Stereotypes

What is a common consequence of relying on implicit stereotypes in decision-making?

• Improved accuracy in assessments.

• Unintended bias affecting judgments and behaviors.

• Increased creativity in problem-solving

• Strengthened social bonds among groups

Which of the following is an example of how explicit stereotypes can manifest in workplace settings?

• An employer assumes a candidate lacks skills based on their gender.

• An employee unconsciously favors colleagues of their own ethnicity.

• A team discusses various perspectives openly.

• A manager implements training to reduce biases.

In what way can recognizing one’s own implicit stereotypes be beneficial?

• It leads to greater denial of personal biases.

• It encourages individuals to reinforce their beliefs.

• It fosters personal growth and promotes inclusive behaviors.

• It has no real impact on behavior or attitudes.

Why do stereotypes hinder effective intercultural communication?

• They foster empathy and understanding between cultures.

• They simplify complex social interactions.

• They lead to inaccurate and generalized perceptions of individuals.

• They allow people to communicate without verbal language.

What is the primary effect of stereotypes on intercultural communication?

• Stereotypes encourage respectful dialogue.

• Stereotypes cause individuals to listen actively.

• Stereotypes promote overgeneralization, leading to miscommunication.

• Stereotypes help bridge cultural gaps.

How can stereotypes affect the perception of messages in intercultural communication?

• They make people more open to new information

• They help to clarify cultural differences.

• They cause people to misinterpret or ignore the real meaning of messages.

• They improve communication by simplifying cultural differences.

Which of the following can reduce the negative impact of stereotypes in intercultural communication?

• Avoiding all forms of communication with other cultures

• Encouraging open-mindedness and flexibility in communication.

• Relying on pre-existing stereotypes to understand cultural behavior.

• Assuming that everyone from a culture behaves in the same way.

Which of the following best describes "mainstreaming" in the context of Cultivation Theory?

• Media content tailored to niche audiences.

• The process where heavy viewers of television develop a shared, homogenized view of reality

• Television content focusing on alternative or underground culture.

• Media producers creating programs that challenge societal norms.

What does Gerbner's concept of "cultivation" refer to?

• The process by which media producers create content for specific audiences.

• The gradual shaping of an individual's perceptions and beliefs about reality through consistent exposure to media, particularly television.

• The rejection of mainstream media in favor of alternative media.

• The immediate change in behavior after consuming violent media content.

Why do cognitive shortcuts, like stereotypes, persist in human thinking?

• They are biologically ingrained and cannot be changed

• They simplify complex social environments, making decision-making faster and easier.

• They always provide accurate representations of reality.

• They encourage people to challenge their preconceived notions.