Concept Quiz 10.2 Flashcards
Prejudice involved judging an individual based on his or her ____.
Membership in a group
In phenomenon known as ____, just being aware of a negative stereotype about a group to which we belong can hurt our performance.
Stereotype threat
Rules for behavior in social settings, usually written or unspoken, are called ___.
Social norms
What is the term for the persuasive technique in which compliance with a target request is preceded by a large, unreasonable request?
Door-in-the-face scenario
As more people are added to each side in a game of tug-of-war, each participant works a little less hard. This is an example of ____.
Social loafing
The immersion of an individual within a group, leading to anonymity, is called ____.
Deindividuation
Stereotypes are simplified sets of traits that are associated with ___.
Perceived group membership
Prejudicial feelings about membership of a certain group can lead to unfair behavior, called ____, in areas such as housing, hiring practices, and educational opportunities.
Discrimination
What is the definition of conformity?
Matching behavior and appearance to perceived social norms
_____ is the powerful feeling of obligation to give something back to people who have given something to us.
Reciprocation
The reduced motivation and effort shown by individuals working in a group is called ____.
Social loafing
People who normally obey the law can commit uncharacteristic, horrible acts, such as rioting and lynching, under the influence of _____.
Deindividuation
Stereotypes are not “effective concepts” because they are
Exclusive
Prejudice affects _____.
The way we view other people and our own behavior
Conformity makes people _____.
Less likely to be rejected by a social group
