Chapter 5

Question 1

Stereotypes differ from prejudice and discrimination in that stereotypes concern

Answer 1

beliefs or associations about a social group.

Question 2

Although he does not intend to behave in a racist manner, Mark says to his Korean-American classmate during a study session, “You speak such good English”. This seeming compliment best illustrates the idea of

Answer 2

micro aggressions

Question 3

Realistic conflict theory proposes that

Answer 3

intergroup hostility arises from competition among groups for scarce but valued resources.

Question 4

Which of the following is not predicted by social identity theory?

Answer 4

Threats to self-esteem tend to decrease ingroup favoritism.

Question 5

Self-fulfilling prophecies perpetuate stereotypes by

Answer 5

eliciting stereotype-confirming behavior from targets.