Stereotypes and Prejudice
Understanding Stereotypes and Prejudice
Test your knowledge on the complex concepts of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination with our engaging quiz. Explore key definitions, examples, and the impact of these social phenomena.
- 10 thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice and checkbox formats
- Learn while you play!
A stereotype is:
A psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor
A generalization about a group of people in which certain traits are assigned to virtually all members of the group, regardless of actual variation among the members
The cognitive component of prejudice
An unjustified negative or harmful action toward a member of a group solely because of his or her membership in that group
A prejudice is:
A generalization about a group of people in which certain traits are assigned to virtually all members of the group, regardless of actual variation among the members
Unjustified negative or harmful action toward a member of a group solely because of his or her membership in that group
A hostile or negative attitude toward people in a distinguishable group based solely on their membership in that group
Discrimination is:
A hostile attitude toward members of a group, based solely on their membership in that group.
An unjustified negative or harmful action directed toward members of a group solely because of their membership in that group
The behavioral component of prejudice
A negative impression of a group of people.
Stereotypes can be positive as well as negative
True
False
Which of the following statements about creating categories are true?
We’re not born with the ability to notice different categories; we learn that ability
Humans begin creating categories almost as soon as they are born
Creating categories is an adaptive mechanism
Creating categories = Creating prejudices
People can be victims of prejudice based on:
Gender
Skin color
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
National origin
Sexual orientation
Body size
Disability
What is stereotype threat?
Some members of a majority group threaten a minority by stereotyping them.
Some members of a stereotyped group feel anxious when they are made aware of a stereotype about them.
Some members of a majority group feel threatened by minorities.
Some members of a minority group threaten to retaliate against the stereotypes they find unfair
John knows and likes most of his Latino classmates but privately believes that his Anglo culture is superior to all others. His belief is evidence of his
Stereotyping a minority
Ethnocentrism
Anti-Latino prejudice
Out-group homogeneity
Women are kinder than men, more empathic, more nurturing. Women are wonderful cooks and mothers, and they constantly need protection.
These statements reflect positive stereotypes about women
These statements reflect benevolent sexism
These statements do not have a negative effect on women
These statements are forms of appreciation of women
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