Application Forms Have Been Used to Discriminate Against Protected Groups

question 77

True/False

Application forms have been used to discriminate against protected groups.

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Definitions:

Robber's Cave

Refers to a landmark social psychology experiment that demonstrated how intergroup conflict could be incited and then overcome through cooperative tasks.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment towards an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, often leading to unfair treatment or discrimination.

Competition

The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychology theory that suggests intergroup conflicts arise from competition over limited resources.