Prejudice and Discrimination
Psychology ⇒ Social Psychology
Prejudice and Discrimination starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how intergroup competition can increase prejudice.
Describe how media can contribute to the formation of stereotypes.
Describe one method that can reduce prejudice in society.
Describe one way in which stereotypes can be harmful.
A company has a policy that unintentionally disadvantages people with disabilities. This is an example of ________ discrimination.
A person believes that all members of a certain religion are peaceful. This is an example of a ________.
A student believes that all members of a certain group are good at sports. This is an example of a ________.
A student is not chosen for a team because of their gender, despite being qualified. This is an example of ________.
Which of the following best describes a stereotype? (1) A factual statement about a group, (2) An oversimplified generalization about a group, (3) A law about group behavior, (4) A scientific theory about groups
Which of the following is a behavioral component of prejudice? (1) Stereotyping, (2) Discrimination, (3) Emotional response, (4) Group identification
Which of the following is a cognitive source of prejudice? (1) Socialization, (2) Stereotyping, (3) Emotional arousal, (4) Discrimination
Which of the following is a consequence of discrimination? (1) Increased self-esteem, (2) Social inequality, (3) Improved group relations, (4) Decreased prejudice
A company has a policy that unintentionally disadvantages people with disabilities. This is an example of ________ discrimination.
A person believes that all members of a certain religion are peaceful. This is an example of a ________.
A student believes that all members of a certain group are good at sports. This is an example of a ________.
A student is not chosen for a team because of their gender, despite being qualified. This is an example of ________.
True or False: Discrimination can occur without conscious intent.
True or False: Education about diversity can help reduce prejudice.
True or False: Prejudice always leads to discrimination.
True or False: Prejudice can be directed toward any group, not just minority groups.
