Surveys find that African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos often hold prejudices about other minorities. What are some reasons that people who have themselves been victims of stereotyping and prejudice would hold the same attitudes toward others?
What will be an ideal response?
Their own ethnocentrism; low self-esteem, anxiety, or feelings of threat; conformity with relatives and friends who share their prejudices; parental lessons; and economic competition for jobs and resources.
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When two or more group members join forces to overwhelm one or more other group members,
a. a coalition has formed. b. the group becomes more unified. c. the group usually dissolves. d. a third party mediator is needed.
The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they a. are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection
b. generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone. c. are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others. d. experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.
Which of the following careers would go well with someone who is high in a social career personality type?
A. accountant B. scientist C. veterinarian D. nurse
Who among the following people is most likely to experience cognitive dissonance?
a. the draftee who hates the army b. the smoker who knows that smoking causes lung cancer c. the teenager who doesn't like the car a parent bought for him d. the lawyer who worked hard to complete law school and likes working as a lawyer