Question 1

The realistic conflict theory focuses on conflict ______.

Accepted Answer

The realistic conflict theory proposes that conflict arises between two groups that are competing for scarce resources. Therefore, the focus of the theory is on conflict between two groups rather than within a single group.

Question 2

Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from ________.

Accepted Answer

Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from competition over scarce resources. This competition can create hostility and negative attitudes towards members of the out-group, leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Question 3

Which of the following individuals is most likely to make the fundamental attribution error?

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Question 4

Which social psychology theory best explains the fact that the majority of the riots that took place following the trial of the police officers accused of beating Rodney King did not take place in white neighborhoods,but rather in the neighborhoods of Asian Americans and Asians who had recently immigrated to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Scapegoating theory suggests that individuals or groups who feel like they are not in power or are marginalized may blame a particular group for their problems. In this case, it is possible that the Asian American and Asian immigrant neighborhoods were seen as outsiders by the African American community, and were therefore blamed for their lack of power and discrimination in society. This could have led to the targeted violence towards these communities during the riots.

Question 5

The social group viewed as the one with which a person identifies is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The in-group is the social group that a person identifies with or feels a sense of belonging to.

Question 6

Prejudice is a(n)_________,whereas discrimination is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is an attitude or belief that someone holds about a certain group of people, while discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of that group based on their identity. Attitude comes before behavior, so prejudice is the attitude and discrimination is the behavior.

Question 7

Which statement is more likely to be true concerning attributions made by Americans versus Chinese people?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that Americans are more likely to engage in the fundamental attribution error, which involves overemphasizing dispositional (personal) factors when explaining behavior, while underemphasizing situational factors. Chinese culture tends to prioritize collective values and social harmony, which may lead to a greater emphasis on situational factors when explaining behavior. Therefore, it is more likely that Americans would make the fundamental attribution error, while Chinese people would make situational attributions.

Question 8

What was the grade level of the students with whom Jane Elliott performed her famous blue eye-brown eye demonstration?

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Question 9

Scapegoats are usually the group of people with _________.

Accepted Answer

Scapegoats are typically a group of people who have the least power or are marginalized in some way. They are often blamed for societal problems even though they may not have caused them, and are targeted as a way of deflecting blame from those in power.

Question 10

What term do social psychologists use for the process of making people in an out-group responsible for the problems of people in the in-group?

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists use the term "scapegoating" to describe the process of making people in an out-group responsible for the problems of people in the in-group. This can lead to prejudice and discrimination against the out-group.

Question 11

Ralph,a white student who grew up in Maine,is about to enter the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarshi

Accepted Answer

Ralph is a white student who grew up in Maine, which is a predominantly white state. He is about to enter the University of Southern California, which is a predominantly non-white school. This could lead to Ralph experiencing prejudice from other students or faculty members who may make assumptions about him based on his race.

Question 12

What historical event prompted Jane Elliott to begin the blue eye-brown eye project with her students?

Accepted Answer

Jane Elliott began the blue eye-brown eye project with her students in response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She wanted to teach her students about the damaging effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Question 13

Which statement is correct concerning cross-cultural research on the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Eastern cultures, such as Japan, tend to emphasize situational factors more than Western cultures, which often focus on dispositional factors when explaining behavior.

Question 14

There is currently a long history of fighting between the Israelis and Palestinians,and many attempts to resolve these conflicts have failed.According to the ____________ theory,the prejudice and discrimination that exists between the two groups will continue to rise as the conflict over limited land in Israel continues.

Accepted Answer

The theory described is known as the realistic conflict theory, which suggests that prejudice and discrimination arise when two groups are in competition over limited resources. In the case of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the limited land in Israel is the source of the competition and is fueling the ongoing conflict.

Question 15

Luther operates a small nightclub that specializes in soul music and features up-and-coming African American singing groups.He actively discourages white couples from coming in and always gives them the worst seats if they insist on being admitted.Luther's behavior is BEST described as an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Luther is actively discriminating against white couples in his nightclub by giving them the worst seats and discouraging them from coming in. This behavior is based on prejudice against white people and constitutes discrimination. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe Luther's behavior.

Question 16

A social group of people viewed as competitors,enemies,or different and unworthy of respect is a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

An out-group is a social group of people viewed as competitors, enemies, or different and unworthy of respect. Pariah refers to an individual who is an outcast or rejected by society. In-group refers to a social group with whom a person identifies and feels a sense of belonging. Threat-group is not a commonly used term in sociology.

Question 17

A bank loan officer thinks people who speak with an accent are lazy;consequently,he refuses to grant them loans.The loan officer's belief is an example of _____ .His refusal to grant them loans is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The loan officer's belief that people with accents are lazy is an example of prejudice, which is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. His refusal to grant them loans based on this belief is an example of discrimination, which is treating a person or group unfairly based on their membership in a particular group (in this case, people with accents).

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the processes associated with social identity theory?

Accepted Answer

Authoritarianism is not a process associated with social identity theory. Social categorization, identification, and social comparison are the three processes associated with social identity theory.

Question 19

Prejudice is to discrimination as ________.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to attitudes, beliefs, and feelings towards a particular group, while discrimination refers to behaviors and actions taken against that group. Similarly, attitude refers to one's internal beliefs and feelings, while behavior refers to the actions that result from those attitudes. Therefore, A is the best choice as it reflects the relationship between attitudes and behaviors, similar to the relationship between prejudice and discrimination.

Question 20

All of the following terms are used in social identity theory EXCEPT _______________.

Accepted Answer

The term "control group" is not used in social identity theory. The other three terms (in-group, identification, and social comparison) are central concepts of social identity theory, which examines how people define and understand themselves in relation to social groups they belong to.

Quiz 12: Psychological Disorders

The realistic conflict theory focuses on conflict ______.

Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from ________.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to make the fundamental attribution error?

The social group viewed as the one with which a person identifies is called a(n) ________.

Prejudice is a(n) _,whereas discrimination is a(n) .

Which statement is more likely to be true concerning attributions made by Americans versus Chinese people?

What was the grade level of the students with whom Jane Elliott performed her famous blue eye-brown eye demonstration?

Scapegoats are usually the group of people with _________.

What term do social psychologists use for the process of making people in an out-group responsible for the problems of people in the in-group?

Ralph,a white student who grew up in Maine,is about to enter the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarshi

What historical event prompted Jane Elliott to begin the blue eye-brown eye project with her students?

Which statement is correct concerning cross-cultural research on the fundamental attribution error?

A social group of people viewed as competitors,enemies,or different and unworthy of respect is a(n) ______.

A bank loan officer thinks people who speak with an accent are lazy;consequently,he refuses to grant them loans.The loan officer's belief is an example of _ .His refusal to grant them loans is an example of _.

Which of the following is NOT one of the processes associated with social identity theory?

Prejudice is to discrimination as ________.

All of the following terms are used in social identity theory EXCEPT _______________.

Quiz 12: Psychological Disorders

The realistic conflict theory focuses on conflict ______.

Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from ________.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to make the fundamental attribution error?

The social group viewed as the one with which a person identifies is called a(n) ________.

Prejudice is a(n) _________,whereas discrimination is a(n) ________.

Which statement is more likely to be true concerning attributions made by Americans versus Chinese people?

What was the grade level of the students with whom Jane Elliott performed her famous blue eye-brown eye demonstration?

Scapegoats are usually the group of people with _________.

What term do social psychologists use for the process of making people in an out-group responsible for the problems of people in the in-group?

Ralph,a white student who grew up in Maine,is about to enter the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarshi

What historical event prompted Jane Elliott to begin the blue eye-brown eye project with her students?

Which statement is correct concerning cross-cultural research on the fundamental attribution error?

A social group of people viewed as competitors,enemies,or different and unworthy of respect is a(n) ______.

A bank loan officer thinks people who speak with an accent are lazy;consequently,he refuses to grant them loans.The loan officer's belief is an example of _____ .His refusal to grant them loans is an example of _____.

Which of the following is NOT one of the processes associated with social identity theory?

Prejudice is to discrimination as ________.

All of the following terms are used in social identity theory EXCEPT _______________.

Prejudice is a(n) _,whereas discrimination is a(n) .

A bank loan officer thinks people who speak with an accent are lazy;consequently,he refuses to grant them loans.The loan officer's belief is an example of _ .His refusal to grant them loans is an example of _.