Deck 6: Cultural Identity and Cultural Biases

Question 1

The stereotyping error called the outgroup homogeneity effect occurs when

A) a particular group is defined as having prejudiced attitudes.
B) all members of a particular group are regarded as much more similar to each other than they actually are.
C) the degree of error and exaggeration differs for positive and negative attributes.
D) generalizations about the group are wrong. Applied

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The competent intercultural communicator

A) suppresses negative feelings to culturally different practices.
B) acknowledges the existence of negative feelings about other cultures.
C) accepts cultural differences without trying to seek out explanations for them.
D) never uses his or her own cultural categories when interpreting other cultures' behavior.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Fears that the outgroup will achieve economic or social success, along with a simultaneous loss of economic or social status by the ingroup, is an example of

A) aversive racism.
B) tokenism.
C) symbolic racism.
D) old-fashioned racism. Factual

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Cultural identity search refers to the

A) acceptance of oneself and internalization of one's cultural identity.
B) exploration of one's culture in order to understand the implications of membership.
C) process of understanding and appreciating one's cultural characteristics.
D) process of socialization in which one views oneself as a member of a particular group.

Question 5

Which human information process presents an obstacle to intercultural competence?

A) the simplification of information
B) the tendency to value others' experiences
C) the ability to process all environmental stimuli
D) the inclination to interpret behavior using a large number of personal experiences Conceptual

Question 6

One benefit of interaction within one's own culture is that it

A) increases the need for uncertainty reduction behaviors.
B) decreases the chance of success.
C) reduces uncertainty.
D) heightens interpersonal awareness.

Question 7

Which is NOT a type of inaccuracy in stereotyping?

A) a particular group is defined as having prejudiced attitudes
B) all members of a particular group are regarded as much more similar to each other than they actually are
C) the degree of error and exaggeration differs for positive and negative attributes
D) generalizations about the group are wrong Conceptual

Question 8

The tendency to use the categories and values of one's own culture to evaluate the actions of others is called

A) prejudice.
B) ethnocentrism.
C) racism.
D) stereotyping. Factual

Question 9

What is discrimination?

A) Racism
B) Prejudice
C) The behavioral manifestations of prejudice
D) Ethnocentrism Factual

Question 10

What kind of racism is expressed when an individual is friendly to a culturally different coworker but ignores this same co-worker at a social gathering?

A) aversive racism
B) tokenism
C) symbolic racism
D) old-fashioned racism Factual

Question 11

People who ignore evidence that is not consistent with their own viewpoint may be called

A) bigoted
B) prejudiced
C) ethnocentric
D) racist Conceptual

Question 12

Identify the term introduced by Journalist Walter Lippmann in 1922 to refer to a selection process that is used to organize and simplify perceptions of others.

A) Ethnocentrism
B) Stereotyping
C) Utilitarian
D) Prejudice Factual

Question 13

A selection process that organizes and simplifies perceptions of others is called

A) prejudice.
B) ethnocentrism.
C) racism.
D) stereotyping.

Question 14

A consequence of stereotyping is that often

A) people notice the subtle characteristics of the group.
B) the individual is understood more clearly.
C) people will expect all members of a group to behave in a particular way.
D) responses to others requires more mental effort.

Question 15

One's sense of belonging to a particular culture or ethnic group is called one's

A) social identity.
B) personal identity.
C) cultural identity.
D) public identity. Applied

Question 16

Cultural identity refers to one's sense of belonging to a particular culture or ethnic group.

Question 17

What kind of racism is based on the fear that one's basic values are threatened by members of another cultural group?

A) Old fashioned
B) Symbolic
C) Tokenism
D) Aversive Factual

Question 18

Prejudices are NOT functional when they

A) provide rewards and punishments to those who display specific behaviors.
B) challenge one's self-esteem.
C) express a group's qualities that the members regard as unique and valuable.
D) neatly organize the world into categories.

Question 19

The results) in a tendency to regard all members of a particular group as much more similar to one another than they actually are.

A) cultural biases we posses
B) unexamined cultural identity
C) outgroup homogeneity effect
D) ingroup homogeneity effect Conceptual

Question 20

What kind of racism prevents Jews and African Americans from being admitted to certain public schools and universities?

A) societal
B) cultural
C) institutional
D) organizational Factual

Question 21

During the unexamined cultural identity stage, one's cultural characteristics are taken for grantedl

Question 22

Cultural identities often develop through a process involving three stages: unexamined cultural identity, cultural identity search and cultural identity achievement. Where are you at in the process? Discuss your journey so far and what you can do to complete it if you haven't already.

Question 23

The knowledge function of prejudices helps people to maintain their sense of self-esteem.

Question 24

The term discrimination refers to the behavioral manifestations of one's prejudice.

Question 25

The process of stereotyping is a necessary human function.

Question 26

Is it okay to have a little bit of ethnocentrism? Why or why not? Cite a specific example as you defend your answer.

Question 27

What stereotypes might others hold about your culture? List 2-3 and explain in what way the stereotypes are inaccurate.

Question 28

According to Taylor's definition, racism can only happen at the institutional level.

Question 29

While you may share common cultural and social identities with your family and close friends, your personal identity makes you different. Pick a cultural or social group you belong to and explain how your personal identity sets you apart.

Question 30

All cultures have a tendency to be ethnocentric.

Question 31

In order to improve intercultural competence, each person must examine the various ways in

Question 32

During the cultural identity search stage, one's cultural characteristics are taken for granted.

Question 33

Richard Brislin describes four additional benefits, or what he calls
functions, of prejudice. Pick two of them, explain what they are and provide a personal you employed or someone used against you) example of each.

Question 34

Prejudiced thinking is dependent upon stereotypes and is fairly common.