Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is a negative attitude toward an entire category of people, while discrimination is the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups.

Question 2

According to Merton’s Typology, which type describes a person who is not prejudiced but discriminates due to societal pressure?

Accepted Answer

The unprejudiced discriminator

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of White privilege?

Accepted Answer

Being required to speak for all the people of your race

Question 4

How has White privilege historically impacted families’ ability to generate wealth in the United States?

Accepted Answer

It has provided advantages in housing, leading to greater wealth accumulation for White families compared to others.

Question 5

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which factor was more significant in determining a family's ability to weather economic hardship?

Accepted Answer

Wealth

Question 6

Which theory of prejudice suggests that people blame others for their own failures?

Accepted Answer

Scapegoating Theory

Question 7

A minority member is hired at a lower wage level than others. Which theory of prejudice does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Exploitation Theory

Question 8

Which of the following best defines a stereotype?

Accepted Answer

A generalized belief about a group that may lead to prejudice and discrimination

Question 9

Racial profiling is an example of which sociological concept?

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping

Question 10

Color-blind racism is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Ignoring race in discussions of social issues, which perpetuates racial inequality

Question 11

Which of the following is a microaggression?

Accepted Answer

Making assumptions about someone’s ethnicity by asking where they are 'really' from

Question 12

According to the Normative Approach, prejudice is most influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Societal norms and peer influence

Question 13

Which of the following strategies is LEAST effective in reducing prejudice according to sociological research?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance via the internet

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of intergroup hostility?

Accepted Answer

Prejudice existing among minority groups

Question 15

Which theory of prejudice is most closely associated with Marxist thought?

Accepted Answer

Exploitation Theory

Question 16

A person from an intolerant household is more likely to be openly prejudiced. Which theory does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Normative Approach

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of color-blind racism?

Accepted Answer

Policies that ignore race but result in unequal outcomes for minorities

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a racial microaggression?

Accepted Answer

Assuming someone is articulate or 'well-spoken' because of their race

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the impact of mass media on prejudice reduction?

Accepted Answer

Mass media can help reduce prejudice by promoting positive representations of minority groups.

Question 20

Which of the following is a key component of diversity training in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Promoting equal status contact and understanding of different backgrounds

Prejudice: Sociological Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Discrimination

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