RST 230 Exam 1 Review Questions with
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Inclusion
way of being with others that is welcoming, respectful, and values experience, knowledge
and abilities of others
barriers of inclusion
- transportation
- structural
- economic
- social and attitudinal
- psychological
- communication
- programmatic accommodations
benefits of inclusion
provided opportunities to develop greater awareness and sensitivity to similarities and
difference of ppl who come from diverse groups
core dimensions
traits or characteristics that you ARE born with that are very difficult if not impossible
to change
- sexual identity, age, gender, race/ethnicity, mental/physical ability
secondary dimensions
,traits or characteristics that you are NOT born with that are pretty easy to change
throughout your life
social class (moved from core dimension), first language, religion, work experience,
geographic location, organizational role & level, communication style, work style, education
antecedents of beliefs
conditions that set the stage for beliefs to develop
beliefs
involve what people perceive to be true
attitudes
A learned predisposition to respond in a consistently favorable or unfavorable manner with
respect to a given object. (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975) or the enduring positive or negative
feelings about some person, object, or issue. (Petty & Cacioppo, 1981)
behaviors
Any observable or measurable act, response or movement by an individual. (Datillo &
Murphy, 1987)
sterotypes
A standardized mental picture held in common by members of a group that represents
an oversimplified opinion, attitude or judgment.(Datillo, 1999)
prejudice
A negative attitude toward a socially defined group and toward any person perceived to be a
member of that group.(Ashmore, 1976)A preconceived opinion or attitude which is formed
, without due consideration of the facts.It is not based on scientific proof or rational thought
process.(Yu, 1987)
discrimination (Tumin 1973)
The translation into consequential behavior of prejudicial beliefs (Tumin, 1973)
discrimination (Allport, 1958)
occurs when the object of prejudice is placed at some disadvantage not merited by his own
misconduct. (Allport, 1958)
discrimination (Feagin, 1991; Feagin & Eckberg, 1980)
Actions or practices carried out by members of dominant racial or ethnic groups that have a
differential and negative impact on members of subordinate racial or ethnic groups (Feagin,
1991; Feagin & Eckberg, 1980)
displacement/scapegoat theory
inhibitions and sanctions of group life lead to accumulation ofScapegoat theory frustration
and aggression. Since frustrations cannot always be expressed against actual sources of
restraint, people displace their feelings on other individuals who are not in the position to
retaliate
authoritarian personally theory
Prejudice is a form of psychopathology resulting from personality theory orientations
developed in childhood. Personality traits integral to authoritarianism include: submission to
authority, belief in severe punishment, cognitive rigidity, lack of tolerance toward ambiguity,
avoidance of reflection and speculation, rigid and highly hierarchical organization of family
relations, general hostility and distrust
Verified Correct Answers
Inclusion
way of being with others that is welcoming, respectful, and values experience, knowledge
and abilities of others
barriers of inclusion
- transportation
- structural
- economic
- social and attitudinal
- psychological
- communication
- programmatic accommodations
benefits of inclusion
provided opportunities to develop greater awareness and sensitivity to similarities and
difference of ppl who come from diverse groups
core dimensions
traits or characteristics that you ARE born with that are very difficult if not impossible
to change
- sexual identity, age, gender, race/ethnicity, mental/physical ability
secondary dimensions
,traits or characteristics that you are NOT born with that are pretty easy to change
throughout your life
social class (moved from core dimension), first language, religion, work experience,
geographic location, organizational role & level, communication style, work style, education
antecedents of beliefs
conditions that set the stage for beliefs to develop
beliefs
involve what people perceive to be true
attitudes
A learned predisposition to respond in a consistently favorable or unfavorable manner with
respect to a given object. (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975) or the enduring positive or negative
feelings about some person, object, or issue. (Petty & Cacioppo, 1981)
behaviors
Any observable or measurable act, response or movement by an individual. (Datillo &
Murphy, 1987)
sterotypes
A standardized mental picture held in common by members of a group that represents
an oversimplified opinion, attitude or judgment.(Datillo, 1999)
prejudice
A negative attitude toward a socially defined group and toward any person perceived to be a
member of that group.(Ashmore, 1976)A preconceived opinion or attitude which is formed
, without due consideration of the facts.It is not based on scientific proof or rational thought
process.(Yu, 1987)
discrimination (Tumin 1973)
The translation into consequential behavior of prejudicial beliefs (Tumin, 1973)
discrimination (Allport, 1958)
occurs when the object of prejudice is placed at some disadvantage not merited by his own
misconduct. (Allport, 1958)
discrimination (Feagin, 1991; Feagin & Eckberg, 1980)
Actions or practices carried out by members of dominant racial or ethnic groups that have a
differential and negative impact on members of subordinate racial or ethnic groups (Feagin,
1991; Feagin & Eckberg, 1980)
displacement/scapegoat theory
inhibitions and sanctions of group life lead to accumulation ofScapegoat theory frustration
and aggression. Since frustrations cannot always be expressed against actual sources of
restraint, people displace their feelings on other individuals who are not in the position to
retaliate
authoritarian personally theory
Prejudice is a form of psychopathology resulting from personality theory orientations
developed in childhood. Personality traits integral to authoritarianism include: submission to
authority, belief in severe punishment, cognitive rigidity, lack of tolerance toward ambiguity,
avoidance of reflection and speculation, rigid and highly hierarchical organization of family
relations, general hostility and distrust
