Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination

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Which of the following best defines prejudice?

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A negative attitude toward members of a distinguishable group

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How does discrimination differ from prejudice?

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Discrimination is the behavioral manifestation of prejudice.

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What is a limitation of the Implicit Association Test (IAT) in measuring biases?

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It measures implicit associations, which may not always predict behavior

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Which of the following is an example of a "good" or "useful" stereotype? Assuming older people are wise, Believing all Asians are good at math, Generalizing information about a group to make quick decisions, None of the above; stereotypes are often oversimplifications and can be harmful

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None of the above; stereotypes are often oversimplifications and can be harmful

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How does the Jigsaw Classroom extend the contact hypothesis in reducing prejudice?

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By facilitating cooperative learning and shared goals among diverse students

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What is attributional ambiguity, and how does it affect members of minority groups?

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It creates difficulty in interpreting whether feedback is based on personal performance or discrimination.

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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies overcompensation for implicit bias? A manager treats all employees equally, regardless of background. An individual avoids discussing sensitive topics to prevent discomfort. A person excessively praises someone from a minoritized group leading to perceptions of insincerity. A teacher applies the same disciplinary standards to all students leading to perceptions of inequity among the students.

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A person excessively praises someone from a minoritized group leading to perceptions of insincerity.

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According to cognitive dissonance theory, how might derogating a stereotyped target after receiving negative feedback affect an individual's self-esteem?

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It increases self-esteem by allowing individuals to reassert their sense of worth.