Stereotypes and Prejudice
Understanding Stereotypes and Prejudice
Take this insightful quiz to explore the nuances of stereotypes and prejudice. Test your knowledge and learn about the different components of prejudice, the impact of discrimination, and the psychology behind stereotypes.
- Understand various forms of prejudice
- Differentiate between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination
- Learn about the effects of stereotype threat
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
A hostile or negative attitude toward people in a distinguishable group based solely on their membership in that group
Unjustified negative or harmful action toward a member of a group solely because of his or her 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
A negative impression of a group of people.
The behavioral component of prejudice
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
An unjustified negative or harmful action toward a member of a group solely because of his or her membership in that group
The cognitive component of prejudice
People can be victims of prejudice based on:
Religion
Skin color
Gender
Ethnicity
Age
National origin
Sexual orientation
Body size
Disability
Stereotypes can be positive as well as negative
True
False
What is stereotype threat?
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.
Some members of a majority group threaten a minority by stereotyping them.
Women are kinder than men, more empathic, more nurturing. Women are wonderful cooks and mothers, and they constantly need protection.
These statements are forms of appreciation of women
These statements do not have a negative effect on women
These statements reflect positive stereotypes about women
These statements reflect benevolent sexism
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
Creating categories = Creating prejudices
Creating categories is an adaptive mechanism
Humans begin creating categories almost as soon as they are born
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