Question 1

What do people tend to do when they are forced to deal with unfamiliar groups of people that reinforce prejudice?

Accepted Answer

When people encounter unfamiliar groups that reinforce prejudice, they often resort to stereotypes as a cognitive shortcut to make sense of the situation.

Question 2

Maria is a new girl at the high school who tries out for the cheerleading team. She is so good that she is made head of the squad. Maxie, the co-cheerleader who thought she was a shoo-in for head this year, starts spreading rumors about Maria and accuses her of sleeping with the quarterback of the team, whose mother happens to be the cheerleading squad advisor. Soon the rest of the class starts whispering about Maria behind her back and excluding her from activities in and out of the classroom. What cause of prejudice is Maxie illustrating?

Accepted Answer

Maxie is illustrating a threat to self-esteem as she feels threatened by Maria's success and position, which leads her to spread rumors to undermine Maria and protect her own self-worth.

Question 3

How does competition in the classroom encourage prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Competition can create an "us versus them" mentality, which can lead to prejudice as students may start to view those in other groups as different or inferior.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of racial profiling?

Accepted Answer

Requiring everyone to present identification before voting is a uniform policy applied to all individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and is not an example of racial profiling.

Question 5

Which of the following is a passive negative response to prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding interactions with people who are not members of our own group is a passive negative response to prejudice, as it involves withdrawal rather than active aggression or harm.

Question 6

Although studies have shown that prejudice has been reduced in recent years, there has not been a reduction in discrimination. Which of the following theories is not a given reason for continuing discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Prejudicial theory is not a recognized theory explaining continuing discrimination. The other options are established theories that address systemic and structural factors contributing to ongoing discrimination.

Question 7

How does the interest theory explain discrimination?

Accepted Answer

The interest theory explains discrimination as a means for individuals or groups to protect their own power and privilege, aligning with choice A.

Question 8

The homeowner's association in Snowhill meets every third Tuesday at 10:00 am over brunch to discuss matters of the neighborhood. This group is mostly run by nonworking mothers who are available at this time of day. They decide that the neighborhood will once again participate in the annual Christmas parade, not taking into account the religious practices of newer members of the community. When some people complain, they are called unneighborly and accused of not supporting the children. What discrimination theory explains the perpetuation of prejudice towards those who chose not to participate in the parade?

Accepted Answer

Institutionalized discrimination theory explains how established laws, customs, and practices systematically reflect and produce inequalities, even if individuals do not intend to discriminate. In this case, the association's decision-making process and response to complaints reflect systemic biases that marginalize newer community members with different religious practices.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a way to reduce prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging competition can increase prejudice by fostering an "us vs. them" mentality, rather than promoting understanding and cooperation.

Question 10

Which of the following classroom activities can be used to reduce prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Writing and sharing stories about each other's families can help students learn about and appreciate diverse backgrounds, fostering understanding and reducing prejudice.

Question 11

Think about the television you watch and the commercials you have seen. What prejudices and stereotypes are reinforced? Why do the media continue to reinforce these prejudices and stereotypes?

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Question 12

The old saying is "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" can give permission for children to call each other names. When you have listened to a group of children or teenagers on the playground or in the mall or even when you are with your group of friends, what types of sexist and derisive terms are used in the conversations? Although these are often seen as funny or "just picking" what messages do these words send?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Prejudice is perpetuated through three types of rationalizations: denial, victim blaming, and avoidance. Explain what each rationalization is and give an example of each that occurs on a college campus.

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Question 14

Two of the four major causes of prejudice involve (a) finding a scapegoat for one's problems and (b) having little knowledge of or experience with groups other than one's own. Explain how these two factors may cause prejudice.

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Question 15

Explain the three theories of discrimination and give examples of each.

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Quiz 2: Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes