Discriminatory behavior prompted by the knowledge that prejudice exists on a society wide level is called______________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The struggle of women and ethnic minorities to change certain discriminatory practices concerns ?

   A. role strain
   B. ascribed statuses
   C. master statuses
   D. role conflict

2. Federal legislation has sometimes been prompted by_____________________?

   A. outright opposition by state governments to federal law
   B. a general lack of financial resources and professional expertise at the state level
   C. inefficiency and sluggishness of state administrations
   D. all of the above

3. Deviance that is covered by the laws of a society is called______________?

   A. anomie
   B. alienation
   C. crime
   D. differentiation

4. Psychologists researching the causes of prejudice have found that_______________?

   A. it may have an evolutionary origin
   B. it is caused by anger
   C. it is directed at a target from a different group
   D. all of the above

5. The term “prejudice” implies that_________________?

   A. one makes a judgment before having all the facts
   B. one refuses to change one,s mind even when confronted by facts
   C. one takes action against minorities
   D. ones judgments are BOTH preconceived and unchangeable

6. According to Gordon Allport much prejudice is based on________________?

   A. economic competition among different groups
   B. equality of groups
   C. lack of human compassion
   D. plain ignorance

7. Prejudice diminishes as___________________?

   A. the majority becomes more oppressive
   B. assimilation occurs
   C. the economic status of minorities becomes equal to that of the majority
   D. the economic status of minorities declines

8. Which statement is false regarding prejudice ?

   A. It may be culture-conditioned or character -conditioned
   B. It may reflect the norms of the community
   C. Its source may be the personality of a specific person
   D. it is almost never found in persons with an authoritarian personality type

9. Prejudice persists because it________________?

   A. is learned in school
   B. is emotionally satisfying
   C. is based on rational though
   D. causes guilt feelings and most people need a scapegoat

10. Prejudice and discrimination______________?

    A. have never existed toward diverse religious groups
    B. have been a part of the relationships among diverse religious groups
    C. are tenets of some religions
    D. none of the above