Question 1

The stereotyping error called the outgroup homogeneity effect occurs when

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The outgroup homogeneity effect refers to the tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than they actually are, overlooking the diversity within the group.

Question 2

The competent intercultural communicator

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Acknowledging the existence of negative feelings about other cultures is a step towards understanding and managing those feelings constructively, which is essential for competent intercultural communication. Suppressing feelings, accepting differences without understanding, or never using one's own cultural categories for interpretation are not realistic or effective strategies for intercultural competence.

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

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Symbolic racism, also known as modern racism, involves opposing social policies that one believes would benefit an outgroup, due to underlying beliefs that the outgroup is violating traditional values or is unfairly demanding special treatment. This form of racism is subtle and often manifests through beliefs that the outgroup is responsible for their own economic or social status, and fears of their success leading to a loss for the ingroup align with the characteristics of symbolic racism.

Question 4

Cultural identity search refers to the

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Cultural identity search involves actively exploring and questioning one's culture to better understand what it means to be a member of that culture.

Question 5

Which human information process presents an obstacle to intercultural competence?

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The simplification of information can lead to stereotypes and generalizations, which are obstacles to understanding and appreciating the complexity of different cultures.

Question 6

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

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Interacting within one's own culture typically reduces uncertainty because individuals share common norms, values, and expectations, making communication and understanding easier.

Question 7

Which is NOT a type of inaccuracy in stereotyping?

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A particular group being defined as having prejudiced attitudes is not a type of inaccuracy in stereotyping; it is more about the content of the stereotype rather than the inaccuracy in the perception of the group.

Question 8

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

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Ethnocentrism is the practice of judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture, often with the belief that one's own culture is superior.

Question 9

What is discrimination?

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Discrimination refers to the actions or behaviors that result from prejudices. While racism, prejudice, and ethnocentrism are related concepts that involve negative attitudes or beliefs towards others based on differences such as race, ethnicity, or culture, discrimination specifically pertains to the actions taken based on those attitudes or beliefs.

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?

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Aversive racism is characterized by a conflict between the denial of personal prejudice and unconscious negative feelings and beliefs, which can manifest in situations like being friendly in a professional setting but avoiding interaction in a social context.

Question 11

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

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The answer of People who ignore evidence that is not...

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.

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Walter Lippmann introduced the term "stereotyping" in 1922 to describe how people simplify their perceptions of others by categorizing them into groups.

Question 13

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

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Stereotyping is a cognitive process that simplifies the complexity of the social world by categorizing individuals into groups based on shared characteristics, thus organizing and simplifying perceptions of others.

Question 14

A consequence of stereotyping is that often

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Stereotyping leads to the expectation that all members of a group will behave similarly, ignoring individual differences and complexities.

Question 15

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

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Cultural identity refers to an individual's identification with, or sense of belonging to, a particular culture or ethnic group. This encompasses shared customs, traditions, language, and often religion or beliefs, distinguishing one group of people from another.

Question 16

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

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Cultural identity is the feeling of belonging to a group, community, or culture, encompassing shared beliefs, values, customs, and traditions that contribute to one's sense of self and collective identity.

Question 17

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

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Symbolic racism, also known as modern racism, is characterized by the belief that members of another cultural group threaten one's traditional values, rather than overtly expressing racial prejudices.

Question 18

Prejudices are NOT functional when they

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Prejudices are not functional when they challenge one's self-esteem because they can lead to negative self-perception and mental health issues, rather than serving any positive or adaptive function for individuals or groups.

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.

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The outgroup homogeneity effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals perceive members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than they actually are, often leading to stereotyping.

Question 20

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

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Institutional racism refers to the policies and practices within and across institutions that, intentionally or not, produce outcomes that chronically favor or put a racial group at a disadvantage. Preventing Jews and African Americans from being admitted to certain public schools and universities is an example of institutional racism, as it involves formal policies or practices within educational institutions.

Quiz 6: Cultural Identity and Cultural Biases