Prejudice and Discrimination: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Psychology Year 13

Question 1

Which theory suggests that negative attitudes towards certain social groups are triggered automatically, often without conscious awareness?

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Implicit Association Theory

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Social Identity Theory

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Realistic Conflict Theory

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Scapegoat Theory

Question 2

Which of the following is the prevailing definition of prejudice?

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A biased attitude towards a person or group based on their membership in a particular category

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An irrational belief or conviction that resists change

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A type of discrimination based on physical characteristics

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A form of social inequality that results in unequal opportunities for different groups

Question 3

What is the term for the phenomenon in which members of a minority group adopt negative attitudes and beliefs about their own group?

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Internalized oppression

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Self-loathing

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Symbolic racism

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Stereotype threat

Question 4

What is the name of the renowned study that demonstrated the existence of implicit bias?

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Implicit Association Test

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Bogardus Social Distance Scale

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Rosenthal and Jacobson's Pygmalion study

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Milgram's obedience experiment

Question 5

What is the term for the phenomenon when people perceive members of their own group as more similar than they actually are?

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In-group bias

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Out-group heterogeneity

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Social categorization

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Stereotyping

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of discrimination?

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Increased social cohesion

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Negative mental health outcomes

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Economic inequality

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Reduced access to education and employment

Question 7

What is the term for the belief that one's own ethnic or cultural group is superior to all others?

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Ethnocentrism

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Xenophobia

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Racism

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Nationalism

Question 8

According to the social identity theory, prejudice arises when individuals:

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Perceive themselves as belonging to a different group than others

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Are exposed to positive stereotypes about their own group

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Experience discrimination from other groups

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Have a high level of self-esteem

Question 9

Which term describes the process of transmitting negative attitudes towards a group across generations?

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Socialization

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Institutionalization

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Cultural diffusion

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Stereotyping

Question 10

Which type of discrimination involves barring a group from opportunities accessible to others?

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Institutional discrimination

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Individual discrimination

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Legal discrimination

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Social discrimination

Question 11

What term describes the subconscious beliefs and associations we hold about different groups?

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Stereotypes

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Schemas

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Heuristics

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Scripts

Question 12

Which type of prejudice stems from a fear or distrust of people perceived as different?

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Xenophobia

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Scapegoating

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Racism

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Sexism

Question 13

What is the term for the belief that one's own group is superior to all others?

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Ethnocentrism

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Nationalism

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Chauvinism

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Patriotism

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prejudice?

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Objective and evidence-based evaluations of a group

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Unfavorable attitudes towards a group

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Overgeneralizations about a group based on limited evidence

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Resistance to changing negative beliefs about a group

Question 15

What is the term for unfair treatment towards a group based on prejudice?

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Discrimination

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Stereotyping

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Scapegoating

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Ethnocentrism

Question 16

What is the term for viewing one's own cultural group as superior to others?

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Ethnocentrism

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Racism

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Xenophobia

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Chauvinism

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

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Hiring and promotion decisions based on identity group membership

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Racial profiling by law enforcement officers

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Physical violence motivated by bias

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Mistreatment by individuals holding prejudiced beliefs

Question 18

Which of the following is an effective strategy for reducing prejudice?

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Education and contact between different groups

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Strict enforcement of anti-discrimination laws

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Social isolation of prejudiced individuals

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Scapegoating certain groups for societal problems

Question 19

What is the concept of 'intersectionality' as it relates to prejudice and discrimination?

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The overlapping and interacting identities and experiences of prejudice and discrimination based on multiple group memberships

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The idea that prejudice is only directed at a single identity group

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The belief that prejudice is always intentional and malicious

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The theory that discrimination is solely caused by economic inequality

Question 20

Which of the following is a negative consequence of prejudice?

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Stigma and social isolation

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Increased self-esteem

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Improved intergroup relations

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Reduced anxiety

Question 21

What is the ethical responsibility of individuals and society in addressing prejudice and discrimination?

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Challenging bias, promoting inclusivity, and advocating for equality

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Ignoring prejudiced individuals and groups

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Tolerating prejudice as long as it does not cause physical harm

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Using prejudice to justify violence and exclusion

Question 22

How does intergroup contact theory challenge the traditional belief that isolation is necessary to reduce prejudice?

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Intergroup contact theory suggests that increased contact between different groups can reduce prejudice.

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Intergroup contact theory claims that contact alone is enough to eliminate prejudice.

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Intergroup contact theory dismisses the role of education in addressing prejudice.

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Intergroup contact theory asserts that contact always leads to reduced prejudice.

Question 23

Stereotyping, which involves forming over-generalized beliefs about an entire group of people, is a key component of:

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Prejudice

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Ethnocentrism

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Discrimination

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Scapegoating

Question 24

Discrimination refers to:

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The unequal treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group

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Negative attitudes and beliefs held towards a specific group of people

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The tendency to favor one's own group over others

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The process of scapegoating certain individuals or groups for societal problems

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence of prejudice and discrimination?

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Improved intergroup relations

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Social division and conflict

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Reduced opportunities and resources for marginalized groups

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Increased psychological distress among victims

Question 26

The belief that one's own group is superior to all others is known as:

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Ethnocentrism

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Racism

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Sexism

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Homophobia

Question 27

Which characteristic is NOT associated with prejudice?

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Supported by empirical evidence

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Negative attitude towards a group

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Based on generalization rather than personal experience

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Resistant to change

Question 28

The 'contact hypothesis' proposes that:

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Only intergroup contact under certain conditions can reduce prejudice.

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Increased contact between different groups can reduce prejudice.

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Prejudice is inevitable and cannot be overcome.

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Contact between groups always intensifies prejudice.

Question 29

Which form of discrimination is NOT recognized?

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Positive discrimination

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Overt discrimination

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Covert discrimination

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Indirect discrimination

Question 30

What historical event is widely considered a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights?

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The Stonewall Riots

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The Civil Rights Act

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The Holocaust

Question 31

What is a key difference between prejudice and racism?

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Racism is systemic, while prejudice is individual.

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Prejudice is temporary, while racism is permanent.

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Prejudice is based on fear, while racism is based on hate.

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Racism is only directed at minority groups, while prejudice can be directed at any group.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prejudice?

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It is based on sound reasoning and unbiased observations

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It is a negative attitude towards a group of people

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It can lead to discrimination

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It is often irrational and based on stereotypes

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

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A law that prevents certain groups from voting

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Experiencing verbal abuse

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A racist comment made by an individual

Question 34

What is the cognitive distortion that leads people to perceive outgroup members as less varied than ingroup members?

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Outgroup homogeneity bias

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In-group favoritism

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Confirmation bias

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Stereotyping

Question 35

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of prejudice and discrimination?

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Increased social and economic inequality

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Enhanced creativity

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Improved academic performance

Question 36

Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy for reducing prejudice?

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Intergroup contact

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Isolation and segregation

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Positive stereotyping

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Punishment and retribution

Question 37

What is the 'contact hypothesis'?

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Prejudice is reduced when members of different groups have positive, meaningful, and extended contact

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Prejudice is unaffected by contact between groups

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Prejudice is increased when members of different groups have negative contact

Question 38

Which of the following is a potential factor contributing to the development of prejudice?

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Socialization and exposure to negative stereotypes

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Natural disasters

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Genetics

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Climate change

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of an implicit bias?

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Unconsciously associating certain characteristics with a particular social group

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Discriminating against someone based solely on their race

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Using stereotypes to describe a group of people

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Making a racist joke