Multi Cult Ch 6

Question 0

Fundamental attribution error

Answer 0

The tendency to overestimate dispositional (internal,stable) causes of behaviors and to underestimate external causes of behaviors

Question 1

Attribution theory

Answer 1

A theory that attempts to determine the cause of a behavior. Two major dimensions are internal-external and stable-unstable

Question 2

Ultimate attribution error

Answer 2

The tendency to ascribe the cause of a behavior to dispositional characteristics of the group rather than to an individual member

Question 3

Stereotype

Answer 3

A generalization about a group or its members based upon their categorization.

Question 4

Prejudice

Answer 4

A negative judgment about a group or its members based upon their categorization

Question 5

Discrimination

Answer 5

A negative behavior toward a group or its members based upon their categorization

Question 6

Racism

Answer 6

Discriminatory behavior that is backed by institutional power

Question 7

Stereotype threat

Answer 7

A fear that one will confirm the negative stereotype of a group to which one belongs in an area in which the individual excels.

Question 8

illusory correlation

Answer 8

An overestimation of the co-occurrence of two minority events

Question 9

Availability heuristic

Answer 9

A mental shortcut whereby the importance, frequency, or credence of something is exaggerated because it comes to mind easily

Question 10

Cognitive dissonance theory

Answer 10

A theory that suggest that when two cognitions are in conflict, a person will be motivated to change one of them to reduce the unsettled feelings caused by the discrepancy

Question 11

Overt racism

Answer 11

Discriminatory behavior in which those in the majority engage in open, hostile acts of aggression against racial minorities consciously and unapologetically

Question 12

Covert, intentional racism

Answer 12

Discriminatory behavior that is intentional but is covered up so that one can deny his or her racism

Question 13

Symbolic racism

Answer 13

An issue that does not overtly involve race but is used to promote racism through issues that are associated with one racial group and not the white majority group, even if this association is not real or is exaggerated

Question 14

Covert, unintentional racism

Answer 14

Discriminatory behavior that is unintentional but serves to perpetuate ongoing racist acts or traditions

Question 15

Aversive racism

Answer 15

covert, unintentional discriminatory behavior practiced by individuals who would be appalled to realize that they were engaging in racist acts

Question 16

Microaggression

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A small slight or offense that may be intentional but Is mostly unintentional and does not harm the target of the offenses in any major way but can accumulate to be burdensome over time

Question 17

Macroassault

Answer 17

A blatant verbal, nonverbal, or environmental attack intentionally discriminatory or biased

Question 18

Microinsult

Answer 18

An unintentional behavior or verbal comment conveying rudeness or insensitivity

Question 19

Microinvalidation

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An action that excludes,negates,or dismisses the perceptions of the target person

Question 20

Male privilege

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The unearned advantages associated with being a male , such as knowing that ones opinions will be respected . Women often feel that their opinions are not respected or are attributed to emotions, not sound reasoning

Question 21

White privilege

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The unearned advantages associated with being white in America , such as knowing that whiteness will be emphasized in the media . Ethnic minorities are not always portrayed in the media, and when they are, they are often portrayed stereotypically rather than as a multifaceted individuals

Question 22

Allies

Answer 22

Individuals who are on the upside of power who cross a demographic boundary to advocate for those on the downside of power