Prejudice and Discrimination: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

State a negative consequence of prejudice and discrimination.

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Reduced self-esteem and mental health problems.

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Enhanced educational outcomes.

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Improved social cohesion.

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Increased economic opportunities.

Question 2

Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to the development of prejudice?

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Socialization

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Intelligence

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Personal experience

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Genetics

Question 3

Which of the following is a consequence of prejudice?

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Reduced self-esteem among members of the targeted group.

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Increased empathy among members of the prejudiced group.

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Enhanced social cohesion within the targeted group.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of discrimination?

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Increased social cohesion

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Educational inequality

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Health disparities

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Economic disadvantage

Question 5

Which theory suggests that prejudice is a result of competition between groups for limited resources?

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Realistic Conflict Theory

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Authoritarian Personality Theory

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Social Identity Theory

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Scapegoat Theory

Question 6

**Prejudice refers to:**

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**A preconceived negative attitude or judgment towards a group of people based on stereotypes or generalizations.**

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**A positive attitude towards a group of people based on individual experiences.**

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**An action taken against a group of people based on negative stereotypes.**

Question 7

**Which of the following is an example of discrimination?**

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**Denying someone a job opportunity based on their race or gender.**

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**Feeling uncomfortable around people from a different cultural background.**

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**Holding negative beliefs about a particular political party.**

Question 8

**Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to prejudice?**

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**Individual differences in intellectual ability.**

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**Social learning.**

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**Social identity theory.**

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**Economic competition.**

Question 9

**'Scapegoating' refers to:**

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**Blaming an innocent group for societal problems.**

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**Using prejudice to justify social inequality.**

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**Promoting intergroup cooperation to reduce prejudice.**

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**Challenging stereotypes through direct contact with outgroup members.**

Question 10

**Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of discrimination?**

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**Increased stress and mental health problems.**

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**Greater individual freedom and autonomy.**

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**Enhanced social cohesion and unity.**

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**Improved economic productivity.**

Question 11

**The 'contact hypothesis' suggests that prejudice can be reduced by:**

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**Increasing positive interactions between members of different groups.**

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**Ignoring differences and focusing on shared values.**

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**Encouraging competition between groups to promote achievement.**

Question 12

**Which of the following is a key element of successful prejudice reduction interventions?**

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**Creating equal status and interdependence between groups.**

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**Promoting individual achievement and competition.**

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**Reinforcing existing stereotypes through repeated exposure.**

Question 13

**A research study investigating the effects of a prejudice reduction program involving participants from different cultural backgrounds would likely include:**

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**A control group that does not participate in the program.**

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**Using a single-case design to analyze individual change.**

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**Observing participants' behavior in a natural setting.**

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to prejudice?

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Objective reality

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Socialization

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Emotional reactions

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Cognitive biases

Question 15

Discrimination based on age is known as:

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Ageism

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Sexism

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Racism

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Homophobia

Question 16

Which of the following is a consequence of discrimination?

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Lower self-esteem

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Enhanced social skills

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Improved academic performance

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Increased motivation

Question 17

According to social identity theory, prejudice occurs when individuals:

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Identify with an ingroup that is different from an outgroup

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Are exposed to negative stereotypes about an outgroup

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Have similar values and beliefs as members of an outgroup

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential solution to reduce prejudice?

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Contact theory

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Punitive measures

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Legal sanctions

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Segregation

Question 19

The unconscious tendency to favor one's own group and discriminate against others is known as:

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Ingroup bias

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Stereotype threat

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Social identity theory

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Outgroup homogeneity effect

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

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Unfair hiring practices

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Social exclusion

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Physical violence

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Verbal insults

Question 21

Prejudice is a negative attitude towards a group of people that is:

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Unjustified and based on generalization

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Positive and based on admiration

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Justified and based on experience

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Unbiased and based on facts

Question 22

Which of the following is a cognitive bias that contributes to prejudice?

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Confirmation bias

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Actor-observer bias

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Hindsight bias

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Availability heuristic

Question 23

The term 'scapegoating' refers to:

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Blaming a minority group for social problems

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Challenging stereotypes and discrimination

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Promoting positive relationships between groups

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Avoiding responsibility for one's actions

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prejudice?

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It is learned

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It is based on generalizations

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It is negative

Question 25

Which type of discrimination occurs when individuals are prevented from accessing opportunities based on certain characteristics?

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Structural discrimination

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Institutional discrimination

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Symbolic discrimination

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Interpersonal discrimination

Question 26

According to Allport's Contact Hypothesis, which of the following conditions can reduce prejudice?

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Equal status between groups

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Competition for resources

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Negative stereotypes

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Social isolation

Question 27

Which of the following is a consequence of discrimination?

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Lower self-esteem

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Increased social support

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Improved health outcomes

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Greater access to resources

Question 28

What is the term for the tendency to favor one's own group over others?

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In-group bias

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Intergroup conflict

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Out-group prejudice

Question 29

Which of the following is a factor that can contribute to the development of prejudice?

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Socialization

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Political ideology

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Personal experiences

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Genetics

Question 30

What is the term for the practice of separating individuals based on certain characteristics, such as race or ethnicity?

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Segregation

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Assimilation

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Discrimination

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Integration

Question 31

Which of the following is a potential solution to reducing discrimination?

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Education and awareness

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Isolation

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Punishment

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Segregation

Question 32

What is the term for the negative attitudes and beliefs held towards a particular group of people?

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Prejudice

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Stereotyping

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Discrimination

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Racism

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of prejudice?

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Positive prejudice

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Religious prejudice

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Racial prejudice

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Gender prejudice