Research Examining Differences Between Prejudiced People and Non-Prejudiced People Suggests

question 13

Multiple Choice

Research examining differences between prejudiced people and non-prejudiced people suggests that, in general, non-prejudiced people ____.

• A) are unfamiliar with the common negative stereotypes of different groups
• B) are familiar with the common negative stereotypes of different groups, but also hold a set of positive stereotypes of these groups
• C) are familiar with the common negative stereotypes of different groups, but do not think of those stereotypes when meeting people who belong to those groups
• D) are familiar with the common negative stereotypes of different groups, and think of those stereotypes when meeting people who belong to those groups, but override those stereotypes with other conscious beliefs

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Definitions:

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology proposed by Albert Bandura that suggests individual behavior, environment, and cognition all interact and influence each other.

Ideal Self

represents an individual's conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a standard for self-evaluation.

Real Self

An individual's authentic self, as opposed to the roles or identities assumed in response to societal expectations.