Quiz on Stereotyping and Discrimination

What is stereotyping?

• A fixed, overgeneralised belief about a particular group

• A detailed analysis of individual behaviour

• A positive assessment of all people

• A scientific measurement of attitudes

What does prejudice involve?

• Positive treatment of others

• Preconceived opinion not based on reason

• Logical assessment of facts

• Fair judgement

Which term describes unfair treatment based on group membership?

• Stereotyping

• Prejudice

• Discrimination

• Equality

What is a positive stereotype?

• A negative assumption about a group

• A favourable belief about a group

• An accurate representation of a group

• A neutral opinion about a group

What is meant by 'direct discrimination'?

• Conscious prejudice

• Hidden negative attitudes

• Open discrimination

• Public stereotyping

Which of the following is an example of direct discrimination?

• Believing all teenagers are rebellious

• Refusing to hire someone because of their race

• Assuming all elderly people are wise

• Thinking all men are stronger than women

Which of the following best defines 'positive discrimination'?

• Unfair treatment of a minority group

• Hiring based on merit alone

• Favouring those who have been historically disadvantaged

• Ignoring qualifications for job placement

Which of the following is a form of institutional discrimination?

• A teacher favouring some students

• Company-wide hiring policies excluding certain groups

• An individual refusing to work with certain people

• A club accepting all members

How can prejudice be reduced?

• Increasing isolation between groups

• Promoting intergroup contact

• Encouraging stereotyping

• Supporting discriminatory practices

Which of the following is an example of negative stereotyping?

• Believing all Asians are good at maths

• Assuming all elderly people need help

• Thinking all children are innocent

• Assuming all women are nurturing