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Psychology of Stereotyping

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define the term "stereotype threat" and explain the consequences of it.

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2.

Deflecting stereotypes

a)

is a behavior that aims at altering the stereotype

b)

is a defensive mechanism

c)

is a toll and can cause stress and anxiety

d)

may be performed by a target without actual stereotyping taking place

e)

All of the above

3.

When African-American and female test-takers were asked about their race/gender at the beginning of the test their scores were (a)   rather than when they were NOT. Why so?

4.

Leah Georges, a professor and researcher who works with organizations to pull apart the enduring fable of generations at war in the workplace, believes that generations attached to specific decades (baby boomers, millenials, etc)...

a)

are shaping history

b)

do not exist

c)

are important for sociological distinction

d)

do confuse sociologists

5.

What does Leah Georges mean when she says "Meet people where they are" in her ted-talk? Provide some of her examples of such behavior.

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6.

According to google, generation Z is (in Leah Georges' ted talk)

a)

great

b)

screwed

c)

too young

d)

smart

7.

Describe the "vicious circle" discussed in the article The terrifying power of stereotypes – and how to deal with them https://theconversation.com/the-terrifying-power-of-stereotypes-and-how-to-deal-with-them-101904

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8.

“Obama effect” is an effect of his role model

a)

On confidence of African-American population

b)

on scores of Af-Am youth in standardized tests

c)

on reduced anxiety of Af-Am test takers

d)

all of the above

9.

What Gladwell believes a "quarterback problem" is? Explain in 2-3 sentences. http://edition.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/01/24/gladwell.explain/index.html

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