Question 1

When rating scales are used in the absence of objective measures,shifting standards may ________.

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Question 2

Garcia (2005)demonstrated that complaining about discrimination may be perceived by the complainer's in-group members as suggesting to ________ members that the ________ is given to ________.

Accepted Answer

Garcia (2005) found that when individuals complain about discrimination, it may be seen by members of their own group as implying to those outside the group that the in-group is engaging in unjustified complaints or griping. This reflects a concern about how the in-group's actions and grievances are perceived by others, particularly out-groups.

Question 3

Promoting one,or a very few women,into high-status positions in an organization has the result of ________.

Accepted Answer

Promoting one or a very few women into high-status positions in an organization can lead to internal competition among women, and those who are not promoted may blame themselves for not being selected. This phenomenon is known as the "Queen Bee Syndrome" and can result in women seeing each other as rivals rather than working collaboratively towards shared goals. Research has shown that this effect is strongest when there is only one woman in a high-status position, leading to the perception that she is a "token" and reinforcing gender stereotypes. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

Option A is not necessarily true, as promoted women may still experience a loss of confidence, particularly if they perceive that they were selected primarily because of their gender or to fill a diversity quota. Option C is unlikely, as research has shown that when there is only one woman in a high-status position, the perception of her as a "token" is stronger. Option D is not necessarily true, as gender bias can still impact perceptions of competence regardless of promotion status. Finally, option E is also unlikely, as promoting a single woman does not necessarily indicate that an organization is free of discrimination.

Question 4

When participants were presented with two equally qualified applicants,one male and one female,they were more likely to select the _____ candidate for a leadership position when the positions was _____.

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Question 5

Changing the comparison group when judging members of different groups is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

Shifting standards refers to the tendency to adjust or change the standard of evaluation based on the comparison group, rather than applying a consistent standard across all groups. This can result in biased judgments and unequal treatment of different groups. Benevolent sexism refers to attitudes or behaviors that appear positive or chivalrous towards women but are actually patronizing and perpetuate gender stereotypes. Between-group comparison and within-group comparison refer to different types of comparisons, but are not directly related to the concept of shifting standards. Social creativity refers to the process of creating or changing social categories to improve intergroup relations.

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of American Adults are single?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, approximately 40% of American adults are single, according to various surveys and census data. This includes those who have never been married, are divorced, or are widowed.

Question 7

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state.Given stereotypes about the most appropriate jobs for females,her two best shots for winning would be ________ or ________.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes about gender roles often suggest that women are more suited for nurturing or caring roles, which aligns with positions related to education and human services.

Question 8

________ often refers to the practice of hiring one,or a small number,of individuals from a particular group,in order to demonstrate that no discrimination is being directed toward that group.

Accepted Answer

Tokenism often refers to the practice of hiring one, or a small number, of individuals from a particular group, in order to demonstrate that no discrimination is being directed toward that group. These individuals are often referred to as tokens, and their presence can be seen as a form of symbolic representation that does little to address underlying issues of discrimination or lack of diversity.

Question 9

The glass cliff experienced by women who break through the glass ceiling refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

The glass cliff refers to women being selected for leadership positions that are risky, precarious or when the outcome is more likely to result in failure. This is often seen as a result of companies feeling pressured to promote women to leadership roles to show diversity without actually fully supporting them or providing the necessary resources for success.

Question 10

One result of tokenism is that it ________.

Accepted Answer

Tokenism creates the illusion of diversity and inclusivity without actually addressing systemic issues. This can help maintain the perception that the existing system is fair, which can prevent change and discourage protests or affirmative action lawsuits. However, it does not necessarily improve the self-esteem of minority group members and may even damage the self-esteem of biased majority-group members.

Question 11

Regarding women as mere bodies that exist for the pleasure of others is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

Objectification of females refers to treating women as mere objects or bodies for the pleasure of others rather than individuals with thoughts, feelings, and agency. The other options, such as glass cliff effect and mere exposure effect, are not related to the objectification of females.

Question 12

One result of tokenism is that it ________.

Accepted Answer

Tokenism can make tokenized individuals feel like they are only being included for the sake of appearing diverse, rather than being valued for their actual contributions and abilities. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

Question 13

Which list of traits is attributed to single people?

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Question 14

Trina is a successful manager in a mid-sized male-dominated manufacturing company.She expects immediate compliance when she gives an order and rarely explains the reason for her commands to subordinates.She also tends to focus her attention and efforts on the task at hand,preferring to deal with task-based issues rather than more global concerns.Joyce holds a comparable position with another company.Unlike Trina,Joyce tends to focus her attention on more global concerns and tries to explain the reasoning behind any orders she gives to subordinates.Which of these two managers is more likely to report gender discrimination because of their different leadership styles?

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Question 15

Use of subjective measurement scales when making comparisons between members of different groups can result in ________.

Accepted Answer

Subjective measurement scales can be influenced by shifting standards, which means that the criteria for evaluating members of different groups may be inconsistent or biased. This can lead to inaccurate or unfair comparisons between groups.

Question 16

In a study,participants were told an African-American student had been discriminated against in the grading of a paper,and had either complained about it or dealt with it by accepting responsibility.Participants evaluated the student ________ in the ________ condition than in the ________ condition.

Accepted Answer

The study found that participants evaluated the African-American student more negatively in the complaint condition than in the responsibility condition. This suggests that complaining about discrimination may result in more negative evaluations, while accepting responsibility may lead to more positive evaluations, even in cases where discrimination has occurred.

Question 17

The performance of relatively trivial positive actions for members of a minority group can be later used as an excuse for later discriminatory treatment.This is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

Tokenism refers to the practice of making only a symbolic effort towards inclusivity, for example, by hiring a member of a minority group solely to create the appearance of diversity. Although it may seem like a positive action, tokenism can be harmful because it reinforces the idea that the minority group is not truly deserving of opportunities, and that their success is based only on the superficial act of inclusion. Later discriminatory treatment can then be justified by pointing to the tokenistic action as evidence of equal opportunity.

Question 18

Rudman and Fairchild (2004)found that when participants performed ___ on a gender ____ test they were ____ likely to hide their performance from others.

Accepted Answer

Rudman and Fairchild (2004) found that participants who performed well on an incongruent gender test were more likely to hide their performance from others. This suggests that people who perform well on a test that goes against gender stereotypes may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about their performance due to social pressures and expectations.

Question 19

Juan,the head of human resources at a large company,has been instructed to make sure that about 2% of all newly hired managers are women in order to reduce the risk of a discrimination lawsuit.This practice represents ________.

Accepted Answer

This practice is an example of tokenism, which involves making a superficial effort to represent a minority group without addressing the underlying discrimination that prevents equal representation. While the goal may be well-intentioned, focusing solely on meeting a quota can still perpetuate discrimination by treating individuals as tokens rather than addressing systemic inequalities.

Question 20

Participants in a study who were exposed to female video game avatars that were dressed either suggestively or conservatively and either had a high or low gaze.Their results show that

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Quiz 6: The Causes, effects, and Cures of Stereotyping, prejudice, and Discrimination

When rating scales are used in the absence of objective measures,shifting standards may ________.

Garcia (2005) demonstrated that complaining about discrimination may be perceived by the complainer's in-group members as suggesting to members that the is given to .

Promoting one,or a very few women,into high-status positions in an organization has the result of ________.

When participants were presented with two equally qualified applicants,one male and one female,they were more likely to select the _ candidate for a leadership position when the positions was _.

Changing the comparison group when judging members of different groups is known as ________.

Approximately what percentage of American Adults are single?

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state.Given stereotypes about the most appropriate jobs for females,her two best shots for winning would be or .

________ often refers to the practice of hiring one,or a small number,of individuals from a particular group,in order to demonstrate that no discrimination is being directed toward that group.

The glass cliff experienced by women who break through the glass ceiling refers to ____.

One result of tokenism is that it ________.

Regarding women as mere bodies that exist for the pleasure of others is referred to as ____.

One result of tokenism is that it ________.

Which list of traits is attributed to single people?

Use of subjective measurement scales when making comparisons between members of different groups can result in ________.

In a study,participants were told an African-American student had been discriminated against in the grading of a paper,and had either complained about it or dealt with it by accepting responsibility.Participants evaluated the student in the condition than in the condition.

The performance of relatively trivial positive actions for members of a minority group can be later used as an excuse for later discriminatory treatment.This is known as ________.

Rudman and Fairchild (2004) found that when participants performed _ on a gender test they were __ likely to hide their performance from others.

Juan,the head of human resources at a large company,has been instructed to make sure that about 2% of all newly hired managers are women in order to reduce the risk of a discrimination lawsuit.This practice represents ________.

Participants in a study who were exposed to female video game avatars that were dressed either suggestively or conservatively and either had a high or low gaze.Their results show that

Quiz 6: The Causes, effects, and Cures of Stereotyping, prejudice, and Discrimination

When rating scales are used in the absence of objective measures,shifting standards may ________.

Garcia (2005) demonstrated that complaining about discrimination may be perceived by the complainer's in-group members as suggesting to ________ members that the ________ is given to ________.

Promoting one,or a very few women,into high-status positions in an organization has the result of ________.

When participants were presented with two equally qualified applicants,one male and one female,they were more likely to select the _____ candidate for a leadership position when the positions was _____.

Changing the comparison group when judging members of different groups is known as ________.

Approximately what percentage of American Adults are single?

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state.Given stereotypes about the most appropriate jobs for females,her two best shots for winning would be ________ or ________.

________ often refers to the practice of hiring one,or a small number,of individuals from a particular group,in order to demonstrate that no discrimination is being directed toward that group.

The glass cliff experienced by women who break through the glass ceiling refers to ____.

One result of tokenism is that it ________.

Regarding women as mere bodies that exist for the pleasure of others is referred to as ____.

One result of tokenism is that it ________.

Which list of traits is attributed to single people?

Use of subjective measurement scales when making comparisons between members of different groups can result in ________.

The performance of relatively trivial positive actions for members of a minority group can be later used as an excuse for later discriminatory treatment.This is known as ________.

Rudman and Fairchild (2004) found that when participants performed ___ on a gender ____ test they were ____ likely to hide their performance from others.

Juan,the head of human resources at a large company,has been instructed to make sure that about 2% of all newly hired managers are women in order to reduce the risk of a discrimination lawsuit.This practice represents ________.

Participants in a study who were exposed to female video game avatars that were dressed either suggestively or conservatively and either had a high or low gaze.Their results show that

Garcia (2005) demonstrated that complaining about discrimination may be perceived by the complainer's in-group members as suggesting to members that the is given to .

When participants were presented with two equally qualified applicants,one male and one female,they were more likely to select the _ candidate for a leadership position when the positions was _.

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state.Given stereotypes about the most appropriate jobs for females,her two best shots for winning would be or .

Rudman and Fairchild (2004) found that when participants performed _ on a gender test they were __ likely to hide their performance from others.