#1
Which theory suggests that prejudice is a natural response to competition over scarce resources?
Realistic Conflict Theory
ExplanationPrejudice arises from competition over limited resources.
#2
Which theory suggests that individuals who feel threatened in some way are more likely to express prejudice against outgroups?
Terror Management Theory
ExplanationThreatened individuals are more prone to expressing prejudice, as per Terror Management Theory.
#3
Which theory proposes that individuals develop prejudice as a way to protect their own self-esteem?
Terror Management Theory
ExplanationPrejudice can be a means of protecting self-esteem, according to Terror Management Theory.
#4
According to the Contact Hypothesis, under what conditions can prejudice be reduced?
When individuals have equal status
ExplanationPrejudice can be reduced under the Contact Hypothesis when individuals have equal status.
#5
According to Social Identity Theory, what is the process by which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups?
Social categorization
ExplanationSocial Identity Theory explains the process of categorizing oneself and others into social groups as social categorization.
#6
According to Social Identity Theory, what happens when individuals identify with a particular social group?
They develop prejudice against that group
ExplanationIdentification with a group leads to prejudice against other groups.
#7
Who proposed the Authoritarian Personality Theory as an explanation for prejudice?
Theodor Adorno
ExplanationAuthoritarian Personality Theory was introduced by Theodor Adorno.
#8
What does the Robbers Cave Experiment demonstrate about intergroup conflict?
Conflict can be resolved through cooperation
ExplanationCooperation can resolve intergroup conflict, as shown in the Robbers Cave Experiment.
#9
Who developed the Integrated Threat Theory?
Walter G. Stephan
ExplanationIntegrated Threat Theory was developed by Walter G. Stephan.
#10
Who conducted the famous 'Brown-Eye, Blue-Eye' experiment to demonstrate the effects of prejudice?
Jane Elliott
ExplanationJane Elliott conducted the 'Brown-Eye, Blue-Eye' experiment to illustrate the impact of prejudice.
#11
Which theory emphasizes the role of socialization and cultural influences in the development of prejudice?
Social Learning Theory
ExplanationPrejudice is learned through socialization and cultural influences.
#12
According to the Stereotype Content Model, what are the two dimensions that people use to evaluate social groups?
Competence and warmth
ExplanationSocial groups are evaluated based on competence and warmth.
#13
According to the Stereotype Content Model, which social group is typically viewed as high in competence but low in warmth?
Asian Americans
ExplanationAsian Americans are often perceived as high in competence but low in warmth, per the Stereotype Content Model.
#14
What does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) measure in relation to prejudice?
Automatic associations between concepts
ExplanationIAT measures automatic associations between concepts in relation to prejudice.
#15
What is the fundamental attribution error in the context of prejudice?
Attributing others' behavior to internal characteristics
ExplanationThe fundamental attribution error in prejudice involves attributing others' behavior to internal characteristics.