Chapter 13

Question 1

ABC Model of out-group bias

Answer 1

Affective (attitude - prejudice)
Behavioral (action - discrimination)
Cognitive (schema - stereotype)

Question 2

out-group homogeneity

Answer 2

the belief that “they” are all alike

Question 3

illusory correlation

Answer 3

the tendency to see relationships, or correlations, between events that are actually unrelated

Question 4

ultimate attribution error

Answer 4

the tendency to make dispositional attributions about an ENTIRE GROUP of people

Question 5

stereotype threat

Answer 5

the apprehension experienced by members of a group that their behavior might confirm a cultural stereotype

Question 6

Realistic Conflict Theory

Answer 6

the idea that limited resources lead to conflict between groups and result in increased prejudice and discrimination

Question 7

Scapegoating

Answer 7

the tendency for individuals, when frustrated or unhappy, to displace aggression onto groups that are disliked, visible, and relatively powerless

Question 8

Institutionalized Racism (& sexism)

Answer 8

racist attitudes that are held by the vast majority of people living in a society where stereotypes and discrimination are the norm

Question 9

Contact reduces stereotyping, prejudice & discr. behavior when these 6 conditions are met

Answer 9

1. mutual interdependence 2. a common goal 3. equal status 4. informal, interpersonal contact 5. multiple contacts 6. social norms of equality