Flashcard#2: Lesson 2 Sterotypes and Prejudice

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What is a stereotype?

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An oversimplified generalization about a group of people

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Implicit attitudes are defined as:

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Attitudes we are unaware of but that influence our behavior

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of discrimination?
- Believing that older people are less tech-savvy
- Refusing to hire someone because of their gender
- Thinking negatively about a person from a specific group
- Learning about cultural differences from the media

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Refusing to hire someone because of their gender

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Stereotype threat is best described as:

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The anxiety experienced when individuals worry they might confirm a negative stereotype about their group.

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Which of the following strategies can reduce the effects of stereotypes and implicit biases?
A) Avoiding diverse social interactions
B) Using the contact hypothesis to engage with members of different groups
C) Relying on heuristics to make quick decisions
D) Ignoring discussions about stereotypes and biases

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Using the contact hypothesis to engage with members of different groups

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What is the relationship between stereotypes and prejudice?

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Stereotypes are beliefs, while prejudice involves attitudes and emotions.

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A teacher believes that students from a certain neighborhood perform poorly academically. As a result, they avoid calling on those students during class discussions. This is an example of:

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Discrimination