SPE 100 Midterm Exam

Each of the following are types of beliefs we discussed in class, EXCEPT:

• Descriptive

• Evaluative

• Reflective

• Percriptive

The inconsistency between ​ _______ and ​__________ causes the most conflict in our communication.

• Values
• Thoughts

• Actions

• Prayers

Define Bias.

Answer explanation

A preference or inclination, favorable or unfavorable, toward one way of thinking.

Define Stereotype.

Answer explanation

A positive or negative trait or traits attributed to a certain group and to most members of that group

Define Prejudice.

Answer explanation

A negative attitude toward a group and persons perceived to be members of that group; being predisposed to behave negatively toward members of the group

Define Discrimination.

Answer explanation

Actions or practices carried out by a member(s) of dominant groups, or their representatives, that have a differential and negative impact on a member(s) of subordinate groups

Attitudes and beliefs, favorable or unfavorable, that we consciously or deliberately hold and express about a person, idea or group are called ________ ____.

• Implicit Bias

• Explicit Bias

• Prejudice attitude

• None of these

Attitudes and beliefs, favorable or unfavorable, about other people, ideas, issues or institutions that occur outside of our conscious awareness and control are known as ________ ____.

• Inconsiderate Attitude

• Explicit Bias

• Implicit Bias

• Discriminatory Behavior

You CANNOT learn to be an effective communicator.

• True

• False

This is our subconscious tendency to seek and interpret information and other evidence in ways that affirm our existing beliefs, ideas, expectations and/or hypothesis.

• Explicit Bias

• Confirmation Bias

• Implicit Bias

• None of these