PSYC 3611 Unit 3
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1. In the march toward racial equality, whites may perceive black progress as
a ________, while blacks perceive it as a ________. If people generally tend to
evaluate ________ more heavily than ________, then whites should see ________
progress for blacks than (as) blacks see.
A. loss; gain; losses; gains; more
B. loss; gain; gains; losses; less
C. gain; loss; gains; losses; more
D. loss; gain; gains; losses; about the same: A
2. Tricia's friend informs her of a real estate opportunity. The market has been
tumultuous lately, but if it performs well, Tricia could gain a significant amount
of money from the real estate purchase. However, if the market performs badly,
Tricia could lose a significant amount of money. Tricia decides not to pursue the
opportunity because of
A. incidental feelings.
B. zero-sum outcomes.
C. subjective scales.
D. risk aversion.: D
3. Paul is a black college student who wants to join a fraternity. The fraternity
is made up of all white men. When Paul's application is denied, he asks why,
and the head of the fraternity implies, but doesn't say, that it is because Paul is
black. Which of the following best describes what has happened to Paul?
A. Paul has been discriminated against.
B. Paul has felt prejudice against the fraternity.
C. Paul has contributed to "white losses."
D. Paul has been stereotyped.: A
4. With regards to racial progress and equality, how have white Americans' views
changed throughout President Obama's tenure?
A. They now want less racial progress but more support for social policies that
increase equality.
B. They now want more racial progress and more support for social policies that
increase equality.
C. They now want more racial progress but less support for social policies that
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increase equality.
D. They now want less racial progress and less support for social policies that
increase equality.: D
5. In general, when do whites oppose affirmative action policies?
A. When they think these policies will positively affect white Americans' chances
to obtain jobs and promotions
B. When they think these policies will negatively affect white Americans'
chances to obtain jobs and promotions
C. When they think these policies will negatively affect minority Americans'
chances to obtain jobs and promotions
D. When they think these policies will positively affect minority Americans'
chances to obtain jobs and promotions: B
6. Gender-based discrimination affects a substantial proportion of the popula-
tion by
A. having a subtle effect on religious participation.
B. blocking women's progress in the workplace.
C. affecting women's status in the social world more generally.
D. blocking men disproportionately from technical careers.: B
7. Jessica has worked her way up in her organization and is now a mid-level man-
ager. She has treated her subordinates the same way her male counterparts
treat theirs. Recently, Jessica has been passed over for several promotions. The
jobs went to male coworkers who were possibly not quite as well qualified as
Jessica. This situation probably represents
A. benevolent racism.
B. gender stereotypes.
C. the glass ceiling effect.
D. shifting standards.: C
8. Trina is a successful manager in a mid-sized male-dominated manufacturing
company. She expects immediate compliance when she gives an order and
rarely explains the reason for her commands to subordinates. She also tends
to focus her attention and efforts on the task at hand, preferring to deal with
task-based issues rather than more global concerns. Joyce holds a comparable
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1. In the march toward racial equality, whites may perceive black progress as
a ________, while blacks perceive it as a ________. If people generally tend to
evaluate ________ more heavily than ________, then whites should see ________
progress for blacks than (as) blacks see.
A. loss; gain; losses; gains; more
B. loss; gain; gains; losses; less
C. gain; loss; gains; losses; more
D. loss; gain; gains; losses; about the same: A
2. Tricia's friend informs her of a real estate opportunity. The market has been
tumultuous lately, but if it performs well, Tricia could gain a significant amount
of money from the real estate purchase. However, if the market performs badly,
Tricia could lose a significant amount of money. Tricia decides not to pursue the
opportunity because of
A. incidental feelings.
B. zero-sum outcomes.
C. subjective scales.
D. risk aversion.: D
3. Paul is a black college student who wants to join a fraternity. The fraternity
is made up of all white men. When Paul's application is denied, he asks why,
and the head of the fraternity implies, but doesn't say, that it is because Paul is
black. Which of the following best describes what has happened to Paul?
A. Paul has been discriminated against.
B. Paul has felt prejudice against the fraternity.
C. Paul has contributed to "white losses."
D. Paul has been stereotyped.: A
4. With regards to racial progress and equality, how have white Americans' views
changed throughout President Obama's tenure?
A. They now want less racial progress but more support for social policies that
increase equality.
B. They now want more racial progress and more support for social policies that
increase equality.
C. They now want more racial progress but less support for social policies that
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increase equality.
D. They now want less racial progress and less support for social policies that
increase equality.: D
5. In general, when do whites oppose affirmative action policies?
A. When they think these policies will positively affect white Americans' chances
to obtain jobs and promotions
B. When they think these policies will negatively affect white Americans'
chances to obtain jobs and promotions
C. When they think these policies will negatively affect minority Americans'
chances to obtain jobs and promotions
D. When they think these policies will positively affect minority Americans'
chances to obtain jobs and promotions: B
6. Gender-based discrimination affects a substantial proportion of the popula-
tion by
A. having a subtle effect on religious participation.
B. blocking women's progress in the workplace.
C. affecting women's status in the social world more generally.
D. blocking men disproportionately from technical careers.: B
7. Jessica has worked her way up in her organization and is now a mid-level man-
ager. She has treated her subordinates the same way her male counterparts
treat theirs. Recently, Jessica has been passed over for several promotions. The
jobs went to male coworkers who were possibly not quite as well qualified as
Jessica. This situation probably represents
A. benevolent racism.
B. gender stereotypes.
C. the glass ceiling effect.
D. shifting standards.: C
8. Trina is a successful manager in a mid-sized male-dominated manufacturing
company. She expects immediate compliance when she gives an order and
rarely explains the reason for her commands to subordinates. She also tends
to focus her attention and efforts on the task at hand, preferring to deal with
task-based issues rather than more global concerns. Joyce holds a comparable
