AP Psych Crash Course 3 (Social Psych 3/4)

What was Amadou Diallo reaching for when he was shot by the police?

• A weapon

• His wallet

• A phone

• Nothing

Which concept refers to an unjustified negative attitude toward an individual or group?

• Stereotyping

• Discrimination

• Bias

• Prejudice

What does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) measure?

• Memory recall speed

• Explicit attitudes

• Non-conscious biases

• Cognitive abilities

Which phenomenon explains favoritism towards one's own group at the expense of others?

• Stereotype accuracy

• Confirmation bias

• In-group bias

• Cognitive dissonance

What can the us vs. them mentality lead to in extreme cases?

• Enhanced cooperation

• Reduced prejudices

• Violence in warfare

• Improved communication