Barry Is a Macho Type, and Was Not Sympathetic When

question 34

Multiple Choice

Barry is a macho type, and was not sympathetic when reading a police report about a young woman being hospitalised after a sexual assault at a gang party. 'She would have had it coming to her', he thinks. This is an example of:

• A) the just-world hypothesis.
• B) new-look prejudice.
• C) a normative influence.
• D) the modelling effect.

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Definitions:

Hidden Curriculum

The unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school.

Cultural Capital

The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, including education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.

Ruling Class Culture

The norms, values, and lifestyle practices predominant among the most powerful social or economic class in a given society.

Total Institution

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