UNCG Psych 462: Exam 2 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

What Is Discrimination? - Answer-Behaving differently toward people based on their membership in a social group - Usually unfair or demeaning Forms of Discrimination (4) - Answer-1) Blatant discrimination 2) Subtle discrimination 3) Microaggressions 4) Covert discrimination Blatant discrimination - Answer-unequal and harmful treatment that is typically intentional, visible, and easily documented 2009- Shephard-Byrd study (hate crime bill) - Answer-hate crime bill was passed after two males were brutally attacked and killed after hate crimes due to sexual orientation and race Subtle discrimination - Answer-unequal and harmful treatment that is less visible and obvious; internalized as normal - includes hostile humor or jokes Microaggressions - Answer-small-scale, everyday behaviors that demean other groups Covert discrimination - Answer-unequal and harmful treatment that is hidden and often maliciously motivated STUDY: Carpusor 2006- (rental properties) - Answer-Tenants of rental properties were telling applicants of different racial groups that there were no availabilities when there were. They turned away only 11% of white applicants, 34% of middle eastern applicants, and 44% black applicants.Interpersonal Discrimination - Answer-Moderate correlation between prejudice and discrimination what factors influence the strength of interpersonal discrimination? (9) - Answer-1) Personal Stereotypes 2) Attitude-Behavior Correspondence 3) Perceived Social Support- 4) Motivation to Control Prejudice- 5) Social Norms- 6) Regressive Prejudice- 7) Executive Function- 8) Dis-inhibitors- 9) Moral Credentials