Psychology 6.9: Prejudice and Discrimination

Question 1

Prejudice

Answer 1

Holding a negative attitude towards members of a group, on the basis of their belonging to that group

Question 2

Ingroup

Answer 2

The people you belong to/identify with OR the group with majority

Question 3

Outgroup

Answer 3

Those you do not belong to/identify with OR the minority

Question 4

Old fashion prejudice

Answer 4

members of a majority openly and obviously reject members of a minority.

Question 5

Modern prejudice

Answer 5

a form of prejudice which is more subtle, hidden and expressed in ways more likely to socially acceptable

Question 6

Explicit Prejudice

Answer 6

Prejudice that is consciously held and usually deliberately thought about

Question 7

Implicit Prejudice

Answer 7

Prejudice that is unconsciously held, the person holding the prejudice is not aware of it

Question 8

Discrimination:

Answer 8

Refers to negative behavior towards a particular social group

Question 9

Positive/Reverse Discrmination:

Answer 9

the favourable treatment of a person or social group who is a victim of prejudice

Question 10

Direct Discrimination:

Answer 10

can be easily observed when someone is treated unfairly due to their personal characteristic

Question 11

Indirect Discrimination:

Answer 11

A rule that applies to all people and unfairly disadvantages one group