Question 1

Minority group members generally prefer a-------------------approach to creating a common ingroup identity.

Accepted Answer

Minority group members generally prefer a dual identity approach to creating a common ingroup identity, where they maintain their own unique identity while also recognizing the commonalities they share with the larger, dominant group. This approach allows for both cultural preservation and integration.

Question 2

Positive intergroup contact can lead minority group members to

Accepted Answer

Positive intergroup contact can lead to minority group members feeling less need for collective action, as it may reduce perceptions of intergroup conflict and increase feelings of understanding and empathy between groups.

Question 3

The main viewpoints about the best way to reduce prejudice are called

Accepted Answer

Diversity ideologies are the main viewpoints regarding the most effective methods to reduce prejudice, as they encompass various strategies and beliefs about how to achieve a more inclusive and less prejudiced society.

Question 4

The-------------------perspective on intergroup relations holds that people should ignore racial and ethnic group membership in their dealings with other people.

Accepted Answer

The color-blind perspective on intergroup relations suggests that people should ignore racial and ethnic group membership in their interactions with others, treating everyone as individuals without recognizing group differences. This perspective assumes that prejudice and discrimination will decrease if people do not focus on group differences.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the color-blind perspective on intergroup relations is correct?

Accepted Answer

Research has found that endorsement of color-blindness is not related to a decrease in prejudice, and in some cases can actually increase prejudice. Option B is incorrect because young children do not naturally adopt a color-blind perspective; rather, they have a developmental process of learning about race and ethnicity. Option C is also incorrect because adopting a color-blind perspective can actually lead majority group members to be less likely to recognize and address racial bias and discrimination.

Question 6

----------------reflects the belief that one should avoid recognizing, discussing, or otherwise engaging with issues related to race or ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

Color evasion, also known as colorblindness, is the belief that ignoring differences in race or ethnicity will lead to equality. It is criticized for perpetuating systemic racism and failing to address the impact of historical and current systemic discrimination.

Question 7

----------------reflects the belief that one should view outgroup members as indi- viduals and focus on intergroup similarities rather than differences.

Accepted Answer

Equality orientation emphasizes the importance of treating outgroup members as individuals rather than as representatives of their group, and focusing on similarities rather than differences between groups.

Question 8

Which of the following statements represents equality orientation?

Accepted Answer

The statement "You can find commonalities with every person no matter what their background is" represents an equality orientation, as it acknowledges the importance of respecting and valuing individuals regardless of their race or background. The other statements either ignore or dismiss the reality of racial issues and inequalities.

Question 9

Beliefs that reflect color evasion are problematic because

Accepted Answer

Ignoring group membership is inconsistent with the way people actually think, suppressing stereotypic beliefs can cause a rebound effect, and basic group membership is automatically activated and so cannot be disregarded. Therefore, all of these reasons make beliefs that reflect color evasion problematic.

Question 10

Which of the following is a consequence of treating race as a taboo topic?

Accepted Answer

Treating race as a taboo topic inhibits the development of positive intergroup relations as people are not able to openly discuss and address issues related to race and racism. This can lead to misunderstandings, stereotyping, and a lack of understanding and empathy towards people from different racial backgrounds.

Question 11

People who endorse color evasion

Accepted Answer

People who endorse color evasion, a belief in ignoring racial differences, often implicitly support the status quo, which can include existing racial hierarchies. This perspective does not necessarily lead to a greater recognition of racial bias, a reduction in racial microaggressions, or a focus on race in descriptions of interactions. Instead, it can imply a justification of current social hierarchies by ignoring racial differences and the impact they have on individuals' experiences and opportunities.

Question 12

The-------------------perspective on intergroup relations holds that minority and immigrant group members should give up their own cultures and replace them with the majority culture.

Accepted Answer

The assimilationist perspective on intergroup relations holds that minority and immigrant group members should give up their own cultures and replace them with the majority culture. This perspective promotes the idea that there should be one dominant culture and that members of other cultures should conform to that dominant culture.

Question 13

Armand believes that people who immigrate to France should learn the French lan- guage and never speak in their own native language in public. Armand probably has a(n)-------------------perspective on intergroup relations.

Accepted Answer

Armand's perspective is assimilationist because he believes that immigrants should fully blend into the dominant group (French) and abandon their own language and culture in order to become part of the larger society.

Question 14

People with a(n)-------------------orientation score higher on prejudice than people who adopt other viewpoints.

Accepted Answer

Assimilationists typically believe in the superiority of the dominant group's culture and the need for minorities to conform to it. This can lead to higher levels of prejudice towards those who do not conform to the dominant culture. The other viewpoints listed (color evasion, equality orientation, multicultural) tend to emphasize the value of diversity and acceptance of different cultures, and may therefore be associated with lower levels of prejudice.

Question 15

The-------------------perspective on intergroup relations emphasizes the importance of recognizing others' ethnic group membership.

Accepted Answer

The multicultural perspective emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the differences in others' ethnic group memberships, rather than ignoring or minimizing these differences as in the color-blind approach, or focusing solely on commonalities as in the assimilationist approach.

Question 16

The multicultural perspective on intergroup relations has the shortcoming(s) that

Accepted Answer

The multicultural perspective on intergroup relations has the shortcomings of being used as a legitimizing myth to blame minority groups for disparities in group outcomes, being associated with stronger perceptions of group stereotypes and greater stereotyping, and being used as a moral credential to justify existing intergroup disparities. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 17

People who agree that there are differences between racial and ethnic groups that are important to recognize are taking a-------------------perspective.

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism emphasizes the recognition and celebration of cultural differences, including those between different racial and ethnic groups, without requiring people to abandon their distinct cultural identities.

Question 18

Members of majority groups tend to prefer the-------------------perspective on intergroup relations, whereas members of minority groups tend to prefer the----------------perspective.

Accepted Answer

Members of majority groups tend to prefer the color-blind perspective, which downplays racial differences and promotes assimilation into a mainstream culture. On the other hand, members of minority groups tend to prefer the multicultural perspective, which recognizes and celebrates racial and cultural differences rather than trying to assimilate everyone into a homogenous mainstream culture. Choice C accurately reflects these preferences in perspective for majority and minority groups.

Question 19

Which of the following perspectives is the least likely to be associated with reduced prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Assimilationist perspectives often encourage minority groups to conform to the dominant culture, which can perpetuate prejudice by devaluing cultural diversity and differences.

Question 20

----------------is/are practices aimed at improving the experiences and outcomes of groups that face disadvantages in society.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 13: Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination