Dr Sollie Has Members of Her Sociology Class Go into an Elevator

question 516

Multiple Choice

Dr. Sollie has members of her sociology class go into an elevator and stand facing the rest of the occupants on the elevator, or walk into the cafeteria and begin singing and dancing. Other students then note people's reactions to these behaviors. Dr. Sollie is having her students break

• A)superordinate goals.
• B)ascribed roles.
• C)attributions.
• D)norms.

Understand the nature and types of attitudes related to prejudice.

Recognize the role of institutions like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in preventing discrimination.

Identify the negative impacts of stereotypes on diverse groups.

Distinguish between biases, discrimination, and stereotypes.

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