Question 1

Which of the following groups could be identified as most liberal in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the West Coast tends to be more liberal politically than other regions in the U.S. Additionally, in recent years, women have tended to identify as more liberal than men. Therefore, females living on the West Coast could be identified as the most liberal group in the U.S.

Question 2

According to time-use researchers,what category of time use does commuting to work fall under?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Decades of social distance research shows that Americans sense of social distance has only gotten worse.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Your evaluation of a new political candidate may best be described as a(n)____ while your overall political ideology may better be described as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

An evaluation of a political candidate is an attitude, as it is a specific evaluation of a particular individual. An overall political ideology, on the other hand, is a broader set of values, beliefs, and ideals that define one's political worldview, making it more of a value. Therefore, the best choice is C: attitude for candidate evaluation, and value for overall ideology.

Question 5

Melissa had planned to play 18 holes of golf on the weekend but decided to cut it down to nine holes so that she could go to lunch with her boyfriend.What kind of behavior is she engaging in?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Melissa had planned to play 18 holes...

Question 6

What kind of bias is the speaker in this story showing?

Accepted Answer

The speaker is showing both in-group bias (praising their own group) and out-group bias (criticizing another group).

Question 7

Which of following groups spend the most time on childcare? Which group has shown an increase in time spent with childcare?

Accepted Answer

Women spend the most time on childcare, according to various studies and surveys. Additionally, men have shown an increase in time spent on childcare in recent years, but they still spend less time than women overall.

Question 8

In a recent poll,Darnell told the interviewer that he does not care either way in the election.His response reflects what concept?

Accepted Answer

Darnell's response reflects nonattitudes, which refers to a lack of opinion or knowledge on a particular topic or issue. In this case, Darnell does not have a preference or strong opinion about the election.

Question 9

LaPiere's study of prejudice clearly showed that

Accepted Answer

LaPiere's study found that while many people expressed prejudiced attitudes towards Chinese Americans, very few actually acted on those attitudes when faced with the opportunity to do so. Therefore, LaPiere's study suggests that most people do have some level of prejudice, but do not necessarily act on it.

Question 10

Nathan started attending KKK meetings when he saw some of his African-American neighbors getting better jobs than him.Which of the following theories best explains Nathan's negative attitudes toward African Americans?

Accepted Answer

Blumer's theory of group position suggests that negative attitudes towards other groups stem from perceived threats to one's own group's social position. In this case, Nathan sees African Americans as a threat to his own employment opportunities and thus develops negative attitudes towards them.

Question 11

Overall,American political attitudes lean on being

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overall,American political attitudes lean on being
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Question 12

Which of the following social theorists is most associated with studying racial prejudice in the United States?

Accepted Answer

W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent social theorist and scholar who studied racial prejudice in the United States, particularly in his famous work, The Souls of Black Folk. He was one of the founding members of the NAACP and worked throughout his career to combat racism and advocate for the equal rights of African Americans. Mead, Parsons, and Thomas were also important social theorists, but none of them are specifically associated with studying racial prejudice in the United States.

Question 13

Individuals' attitudes are very strong predictors of their behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals' attitudes are very strong predictors of...

Question 14

Based on status construction theory,what would be the best way to get what you want out of a group and leave a positive impression?

Accepted Answer

According to status construction theory, high-status individuals are perceived as having more power and resources, and are seen as more competent and prestigious. Therefore, acting like a high-status person can lead to more influence in a group and a positive impression on others.

Question 15

Research generally shows that American attitudes on most major social issues have been pretty stable over the last 30 years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research generally shows that American attitudes on...

Question 16

The slow treatment of Hurricane Katrina victims was used as an example of ___________ in your text?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The slow treatment of Hurricane Katrina victims...

Question 17

Recent research using the Bogardus social distance scale shows which group to be most "distant" among American students?

Accepted Answer

Recent research using the Bogardus social distance scale has shown that Arabs are the most "distant" group among American students, with an average score of 49.6 out of 100, indicating a high level of perceived social distance. This is likely due to negative stereotypes and media portrayals of Arabs as terrorists or extremists.

Question 18

Equal status,shared goals,group interaction and authority supporting the group are all part of what hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The social contact hypothesis posits that under certain conditions, interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members. These conditions include equal status within the situation, common goals, intergroup cooperation, and the support of authorities, laws, or customs.

Question 19

Americans have more productive than free time.

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, the average American spent 3.11 hours per day on leisure and sports activities, while spending 8.52 hours on work and related activities, and 7.71 hours on household activities. Therefore, Americans have more productive time than free time.

Question 20

Willer's research showing presidential approval ratings increasing after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S.clearly showed

Accepted Answer

Willer's research demonstrated in-group bias tendencies because individuals identified with their country as a result of the terrorist attacks, leading to increased approval ratings for the president who was representing the nation.

Quiz 9: Attitudes, values, and Behaviors

Which of the following groups could be identified as most liberal in the U.S.?

According to time-use researchers,what category of time use does commuting to work fall under?

Decades of social distance research shows that Americans sense of social distance has only gotten worse.

Your evaluation of a new political candidate may best be described as a(n) while your overall political ideology may better be described as a(n) _.

Melissa had planned to play 18 holes of golf on the weekend but decided to cut it down to nine holes so that she could go to lunch with her boyfriend.What kind of behavior is she engaging in?

What kind of bias is the speaker in this story showing?

Which of following groups spend the most time on childcare? Which group has shown an increase in time spent with childcare?

In a recent poll,Darnell told the interviewer that he does not care either way in the election.His response reflects what concept?

LaPiere's study of prejudice clearly showed that

Nathan started attending KKK meetings when he saw some of his African-American neighbors getting better jobs than him.Which of the following theories best explains Nathan's negative attitudes toward African Americans?

Overall,American political attitudes lean on being

Which of the following social theorists is most associated with studying racial prejudice in the United States?

Individuals' attitudes are very strong predictors of their behavior.

Based on status construction theory,what would be the best way to get what you want out of a group and leave a positive impression?

Research generally shows that American attitudes on most major social issues have been pretty stable over the last 30 years.

The slow treatment of Hurricane Katrina victims was used as an example of ___________ in your text?

Recent research using the Bogardus social distance scale shows which group to be most "distant" among American students?

Equal status,shared goals,group interaction and authority supporting the group are all part of what hypothesis?

Americans have more productive than free time.

Willer's research showing presidential approval ratings increasing after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S.clearly showed

Quiz 9: Attitudes, values, and Behaviors

Which of the following groups could be identified as most liberal in the U.S.?

According to time-use researchers,what category of time use does commuting to work fall under?

Decades of social distance research shows that Americans sense of social distance has only gotten worse.

Your evaluation of a new political candidate may best be described as a(n) ____ while your overall political ideology may better be described as a(n) _____.

Melissa had planned to play 18 holes of golf on the weekend but decided to cut it down to nine holes so that she could go to lunch with her boyfriend.What kind of behavior is she engaging in?

What kind of bias is the speaker in this story showing?

Which of following groups spend the most time on childcare? Which group has shown an increase in time spent with childcare?

In a recent poll,Darnell told the interviewer that he does not care either way in the election.His response reflects what concept?

LaPiere's study of prejudice clearly showed that

Nathan started attending KKK meetings when he saw some of his African-American neighbors getting better jobs than him.Which of the following theories best explains Nathan's negative attitudes toward African Americans?

Overall,American political attitudes lean on being

Which of the following social theorists is most associated with studying racial prejudice in the United States?

Individuals' attitudes are very strong predictors of their behavior.

Based on status construction theory,what would be the best way to get what you want out of a group and leave a positive impression?

Research generally shows that American attitudes on most major social issues have been pretty stable over the last 30 years.

The slow treatment of Hurricane Katrina victims was used as an example of ___________ in your text?

Recent research using the Bogardus social distance scale shows which group to be most "distant" among American students?

Equal status,shared goals,group interaction and authority supporting the group are all part of what hypothesis?

Americans have more productive than free time.

Willer's research showing presidential approval ratings increasing after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S.clearly showed

Your evaluation of a new political candidate may best be described as a(n) while your overall political ideology may better be described as a(n) _.