Which of the following are the two stages in the process of learning prejudice?
a. partial rejection and total rejection
b. the pregeneralized learning period and total rejection
c. specific hatred and generalized hatred
d. specific rejection and total rejection
e. alienation and hatred
Question 2Birth rates are influenced by both biological and social factors.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Which of the following best describes a conflict perspective on ethnocentrism and prejudice among members of minority groups?
a. Prejudice among members of different minority groups is rare because of their shared experience as targets of discrimination by the dominant group.
b. The ruling class benefits from conflict between subjugated groups because it keeps hostility from being directed at those in power.
c. Members of different minority groups always work together to counter the prejudice and discrimination of the dominant group.
d. The only prejudice that other minority groups have exhibited has been hostility toward Asians for being considered the most successful group.
e. There is no conflict perspective on prejudice and ethnocentrism between minority groups.
Question 4Birth rates are fairly consistent throughout the world.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Suppose you assume that the majority uses prejudice and discrimination as weapons of power in the domination of one or more subordinate minorities. Which explanation of prejudice and discrimination would you be using?
a. authoritarian personality
b. differential association
c. conflict theory
d. symbolic interactionism
e. functionalist