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Implicit Prejudice and Social Dynamics Quiz

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What is implicit prejudice?

Prejudice that is unconscious and unintentional

Explanation

Unconscious and unintentional prejudice.

Which social psychology theory suggests that individuals categorize people into social groups, which can lead to prejudice?

Social Identity Theory

Explanation

Theory proposing categorization into social groups leads to prejudice.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior to fit in with a group's expectations?

Conformity

Explanation

Behavioral alteration to fit group expectations.

Which cognitive bias involves judging someone based on one's perception of the group to which that person belongs?

Stereotyping

Explanation

Judging based on perceived group membership.

Which of the following is NOT a form of implicit prejudice?

Explicit Religious Bias

Explanation

Explicit religious bias is not a form of implicit prejudice.

What is the term for the process of categorizing individuals into groups based on characteristics such as race or gender?

Social Categorization

Explanation

Categorization based on race, gender, etc.

What is the name of the implicit association test (IAT) often used to measure implicit bias?

Implicit Association Test

Explanation

Test frequently used for measuring implicit bias.

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the formation of implicit prejudice?

Conscious Effort

Explanation

Conscious effort is not a factor in forming implicit prejudice.

Who proposed the contact hypothesis, suggesting that contact between members of different groups can reduce prejudice?

Gordon Allport

Explanation

Gordon Allport proposed contact hypothesis for reducing prejudice.

#10

Which theory posits that individuals may become prejudiced against a group due to competition for limited resources?

Realistic Conflict Theory

Explanation

Theory suggesting competition for resources leads to prejudice.

#11

Which psychological phenomenon refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?

Confirmation Bias

Explanation

Tendency to favor confirming information.

#12

According to the Just World Hypothesis, what assumption might people make about others who experience misfortune?

They must have made poor choices

Explanation

Assumption of poor choices by those experiencing misfortune.

#13

Which term refers to the tendency to favor individuals within one's own group over those from outside the group?

Ingroup Bias

Explanation

Tendency to favor one's own group over others.

#14

What is the term for the reduction in feelings of personal responsibility in the presence of others?

Diffusion of Responsibility

Explanation

Reduction of personal responsibility in group settings.

#15

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to achieve and maintain positive social identities?

Social Identity Theory

Explanation

Motivation for positive social identities.

#16

Which term refers to the phenomenon where individuals adjust their behavior or opinions to match those of a majority group?

Conformity

Explanation

Adjusting behavior to match majority.

#17

What is the term for the tendency of group members to adopt more extreme positions than they initially held?

Group polarization

Explanation

Adoption of more extreme positions within groups.

Implicit Prejudice and Social Dynamics Quiz

What is implicit prejudice?

Which social psychology theory suggests that individuals categorize people into social groups, which can lead to prejudice?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior to fit in with a group's expectations?

Which cognitive bias involves judging someone based on one's perception of the group to which that person belongs?

Which of the following is NOT a form of implicit prejudice?

What is the term for the process of categorizing individuals into groups based on characteristics such as race or gender?

What is the name of the implicit association test (IAT) often used to measure implicit bias?

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the formation of implicit prejudice?

Who proposed the contact hypothesis, suggesting that contact between members of different groups can reduce prejudice?

Which theory posits that individuals may become prejudiced against a group due to competition for limited resources?

Which psychological phenomenon refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?

According to the Just World Hypothesis, what assumption might people make about others who experience misfortune?

Which term refers to the tendency to favor individuals within one's own group over those from outside the group?

What is the term for the reduction in feelings of personal responsibility in the presence of others?

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to achieve and maintain positive social identities?

Which term refers to the phenomenon where individuals adjust their behavior or opinions to match those of a majority group?

What is the term for the tendency of group members to adopt more extreme positions than they initially held?

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