Decision Making Quiz

What is the main topic of Lesson 1 in the Decision Making material?

• Prejudice

• Communication

• Leadership

• Teamwork

Describe one way prejudice affects behavior.

• It encourages open-mindedness

• It promotes equality

• It leads to discrimination

• It fosters understanding

What is one cause of prejudice and discrimination?

• Lack of education

• Abundance of resources

• Universal acceptance

• Global peace

What does the term "culture" refer to?

• A single person's habits

• The collective customs and beliefs of a group

• An individual's preferences

• A random set of behaviors

What is one effect of prejudice on society?

• It fosters unity

• It creates division

• It promotes understanding

• It encourages cooperation

What is a key characteristic of prejudice?

• It is based on logical reasoning

• It is formed from personal experience

• It is not based on reason or experience

• It is derived from scientific data

How is "prejudice" defined in the text?

• Unfair treatment based on age

• Bias for or against a thing or a group of people

• Categorizing a group of people

• Having a variety of groups or types

What does "discrimination" mean according to the text?

• Fair treatment of all individuals

• Unfair treatment of a category of people, usually based on race, age, or gender

• Equal opportunities for everyone

• Sharing resources equally

What did Executive Order 9981, signed by President Harry S. Truman, call for?

• The segregation of the armed forces

• The integration of the armed forces

• The expansion of the military

• The reduction of military spending

What was a common experience for white immigrants from Ireland in the 1800s?

• They received the highest pay

• They faced harsh prejudice

• They were immediately accepted

• They were given leadership roles