Deck 7: Why Do so Many People Get Treated Poorly

Question 1

Explain the differences between ethnocentrism, stereotyping, and prejudice. Use examples.

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Categorization is a fundamental part of human thought. What are the benefits and dangers associated with categorization?

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Define stereotyping and explain at least three ways in which stereotypes vary.

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

Explain the fundamental attribution error and how it relates to stereotyping.

Question 5

Briefly explain the three different levels of ethnocentric communication.

Question 6

Define prejudice as discussed in the text.

Question 7

We discussed five different forms of prejudice and five different functions of prejudice. What were two of the forms and two of the functions? Give a sentence example of each.

Question 8

Give a brief overview of three of the rationalizing narratives people use to describe their own prejudices.

Question 9

The three continuums of ethnocentric communication are concern/_________, _________/avoidance, enjoyment/_________________.

Question 10

_____________ are attributions that cover up individual differences and ascribe certain characteristics to an entire group of people.

Question 11

When prejudice allows people to avoid admitting certain things about themselves, it serves a(n) __________ function.

Question 12

What varies in terms of direction, intensity, specificity, consensus, and accuracy?

A) Prejudice
B) Stereotypes
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Utilitarianism
E) All of the above

Question 13

Assuming that one's group is the center of the world and that all other groups should be judged according to your group's standards is called:

A) Prejudice
B) Stereotypes
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Discrimination
E) None of the above

Question 14

The form of prejudice that allows one to interact with a member of a group easily in a work setting, but refuse to interact with that person in social settings is called?

A) Conceit
B) Social status
C) Symbolic
D) Arm's length
E) Tokenism

Question 15

Which of the following types of rationalizing narratives is based on experiences that lead to hate?

A) Personally afflicted
B) Their turf
C) Morally better
D) System abuse
E) Social pressure

Question 16

Which of the following types of rationalizing narratives is based on the ideas of family and friends and a sense of resignation about the way the world is?

A) Their turf
B) System abuse
C) Morally better
D) Personally afflicted
E) Social pressure

Question 17

Which function of prejudice is being accomplished when I routinely warn a younger person not to act like someone who is a member of a different group?

A) Social status
B) Ego-defensive
C) Value-expressive
D) Utilitarian
E) Easy knowledge

Question 18

A comment like, "I'm not prejudiced, but I sure wish Indian people would mellow out with all this give me this, give me that attitude about treaty rights and just work with the system like the rest of us. I mean, things aren't that bad right now," is a form of symbolic prejudice.

Question 19

Prejudice is often based on the other person's personality and does not always have to be negative.

Question 20

A person can live in today's world without having a single stereotype.