According Social Identity Theory, Jason Is More Likely to Stereotype

question 7

Multiple Choice

According social identity theory, Jason is more likely to stereotype others and express prejudice when

• A) he receives praise from outgroup members.
• B) his own self-esteem is threatened.
• C) he receives praise from ingroup members.
• D) he tries hard not to use stereotypes to judge others.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning strategy in which two stimuli are continually paired; the response that is initially attracted by the second stimulus is in time attracted by the first stimulus alone.

Observational Learning

The act of acquiring behaviors through observation and replication of others.

Classical Conditioning

A method of instruction that occurs by forming associations between a stimulus present in the surroundings and a spontaneously occurring stimulus, culminating in an acquired response.

Operant Conditioning

A strategy of learning wherein the impact of a response is adjusted through the provision of incentives or the application of penalties.