HUM 370 WCU FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What does it become when prejudice develops into hatred? - Answers -bigotry
how does media encourage prejudice? - Answers -By showing minorities in
stereotypical ways
what is NOT an example of how gender prejudice is present in our language and
promotes sexists attitudes?
a. I will meet doctor johnson tomorrow and hope he is friendly
b. when I grow up I want to be a firefighter
c. Janet may be blonde but she is pretty smart
d. you only scraped your knees, grow up and be a man - Answers -b. when I grow up i
want to be a firefighter
which of the following is NOT an example of how prejudices are rationalized?
a. denial
b. victim blaming
c. avoidance
d. fact seeking - Answers -d. fact seeking
Which of the following statement is an example of denial rationalization?
a. she would not have been raped if she had not worn such a skimpy outfit
b. yes woman have had a struggle for equality but look how far they have came
c. African Americans cannot claim discrimination in hiring since affirmative action was
instituded
d. she might be a popular cheerleader but I am smarter - Answers -c. African
Americans cannot claim discrimination in hiring since affirmative action was instituded
(why: with affirmative action a lot of white people thought there was no way to be
oppressed)
How does avoidance rationalization differ from denial and victim blaming
rationalization?
a. avoidance rationalization denies that societal problems stemmed from prejudice and
discrimination
b. avoidance rationalization addresses prejudice and discrimination as a problem of an
individual rather than the entire society
c. avoidance rationalization does not perpetrate prejudice and discrimination
d. avoidance rationalization acknowledges societal problems stemming from prejudice
and discrimination - Answers -d. avoidance rationalization acknowledges societal
problems stemming from prejudice and discrimination
Which of the following is a passive negative response to prejudice?
, a. verbal abuse towards others
b. physical assault
c. genocide
d. avoiding interactions with people who are not your kind - Answers -d. avoiding
interactions with people who are not your kind
How does the interest theory explain discrimination?
a. people discriminate in order to protect their own power and privilege
b. dominant groups exploit subordinate groups to control resources
c. institutional policies and practices have negative affects on subordinate groups
d. racial profiling keeps immigrants from being able to advance in their careers -
Answers -a. people discriminate in order to protect their own power and privilege
A common misconception of communication is?
a. it involves both verbal and non verbal communication
b. it simply means telling people something
c. good communicators seeks constant feedback
d. verbal and non verbal communications may not always match each other - Answers
-b. it simply means telling people something
When the speaker's words are interpreted by the listener differently than what was
originally intended, what is most likely to occur?
a. minamalization
b. multiplicity
c. proxys
d. conflict - Answers -d. conflict
Which of the following is a commonly held misconception about communication?
a. communication often breaks down
b. communication always solves problems
c. communication is a natural human ability
d. communication is a tool that can be used for good and bad purpouses - Answers -b.
communication always solves problems
for affective conflict management to take place what must be identified?
a. who started the conflict
b. who the injured party is
c. what is the cause of the conflict
d. the action taken during the conflict - Answers -c. what is the cause of the conflict
What are the communication differences between genders?
a. they are socialized differently
b. our brain structure is different
c. females are devious
d. each gender is genetically predisposed to communication - Answers -a. they are
socialized differently
ANSWERS
What does it become when prejudice develops into hatred? - Answers -bigotry
how does media encourage prejudice? - Answers -By showing minorities in
stereotypical ways
what is NOT an example of how gender prejudice is present in our language and
promotes sexists attitudes?
a. I will meet doctor johnson tomorrow and hope he is friendly
b. when I grow up I want to be a firefighter
c. Janet may be blonde but she is pretty smart
d. you only scraped your knees, grow up and be a man - Answers -b. when I grow up i
want to be a firefighter
which of the following is NOT an example of how prejudices are rationalized?
a. denial
b. victim blaming
c. avoidance
d. fact seeking - Answers -d. fact seeking
Which of the following statement is an example of denial rationalization?
a. she would not have been raped if she had not worn such a skimpy outfit
b. yes woman have had a struggle for equality but look how far they have came
c. African Americans cannot claim discrimination in hiring since affirmative action was
instituded
d. she might be a popular cheerleader but I am smarter - Answers -c. African
Americans cannot claim discrimination in hiring since affirmative action was instituded
(why: with affirmative action a lot of white people thought there was no way to be
oppressed)
How does avoidance rationalization differ from denial and victim blaming
rationalization?
a. avoidance rationalization denies that societal problems stemmed from prejudice and
discrimination
b. avoidance rationalization addresses prejudice and discrimination as a problem of an
individual rather than the entire society
c. avoidance rationalization does not perpetrate prejudice and discrimination
d. avoidance rationalization acknowledges societal problems stemming from prejudice
and discrimination - Answers -d. avoidance rationalization acknowledges societal
problems stemming from prejudice and discrimination
Which of the following is a passive negative response to prejudice?
, a. verbal abuse towards others
b. physical assault
c. genocide
d. avoiding interactions with people who are not your kind - Answers -d. avoiding
interactions with people who are not your kind
How does the interest theory explain discrimination?
a. people discriminate in order to protect their own power and privilege
b. dominant groups exploit subordinate groups to control resources
c. institutional policies and practices have negative affects on subordinate groups
d. racial profiling keeps immigrants from being able to advance in their careers -
Answers -a. people discriminate in order to protect their own power and privilege
A common misconception of communication is?
a. it involves both verbal and non verbal communication
b. it simply means telling people something
c. good communicators seeks constant feedback
d. verbal and non verbal communications may not always match each other - Answers
-b. it simply means telling people something
When the speaker's words are interpreted by the listener differently than what was
originally intended, what is most likely to occur?
a. minamalization
b. multiplicity
c. proxys
d. conflict - Answers -d. conflict
Which of the following is a commonly held misconception about communication?
a. communication often breaks down
b. communication always solves problems
c. communication is a natural human ability
d. communication is a tool that can be used for good and bad purpouses - Answers -b.
communication always solves problems
for affective conflict management to take place what must be identified?
a. who started the conflict
b. who the injured party is
c. what is the cause of the conflict
d. the action taken during the conflict - Answers -c. what is the cause of the conflict
What are the communication differences between genders?
a. they are socialized differently
b. our brain structure is different
c. females are devious
d. each gender is genetically predisposed to communication - Answers -a. they are
socialized differently
