Fein and Spencer (1997)conducted a Study in Which Participants Evaluated

question 70

Multiple Choice

Fein and Spencer (1997) conducted a study in which participants evaluated a job applicant whom they believed to be either Jewish or Italian.Which of the following statements about this study is false?

• A) Participants were more likely to discriminate against the Jewish applicant when they had previously been given negative feedback about their own abilities.
• B) Participants who were able to avoid discriminating against the Jewish applicant demonstrated the biggest boost to their own self-esteem.
• C) The study was conducted on a campus where negative stereotypes about Jewish women were pervasive.
• D) Their results provide supporting evidence for one of the basic predictions of social identity theory.

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Definitions:

People-Building Skills

The ability to teach, counsel, and otherwise develop others to higher levels of performance; a quality of leadership desired by followers. Developing others is a leadership function viewed by many leaders as the most rewarding of their tasks.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability, inclined towards seeking stimulation in the company of others.

Organizational Politics

The complex social interactions, strategies, and power plays individuals use within organizations to gain advantage or achieve specific goals.

Insufficient Authority

A situation where an individual does not possess enough power or control to effectively execute decisions or enforce rules.