12.2 Antisocial Relations

A stereotype is BEST described as a:

A generalized belief about a group of people

Bill was a very aggressive and violent youth. He often got into fistfights with the other boys and was even charged with assault when he was in his mid-twenties. Bill is now 65 years old and it takes a lot to make him angry. Why is this the case?

decrease of testosterone

The fact that support for interracial dating has dramatically increased represents a(n) _____ in _____ prejudice.

decrease; explicit

Refusing to hire qualified job applicants because of the color of their skin is to engage in:

discrimination

Kelly is a Republican, and Carlos is a Democrat. Both believe that the members of their own political party are more fair-minded and trustworthy than members of any other party. This belief BEST illustrates:

ingroup bias

Whether people are progressive or conservative, they tend to favor those with whom they share a common political identity. This exemplifies:

ingroup bias

Verbal behavior intended to hurt another person is an example of:

aggression

A college professor believes that members of Generation Z are entitled, screen-obsessed devotees of shallow influencers, with few actual life skills. This belief is an example of:

stereotype

After Marcus lost the student election for president of his high school class, he spread false rumors intended to spoil the newly chosen president's reputation. Marcus' behavior is BEST explained in terms of:

the frustration-aggression principle

Which factor is LEAST likely to cause an aggressive response? being socially ostracized heat altruism being personally attacked and insulted

altruism

Discrimination is to _____ as prejudice is to _____.

behavior; attitude

After the events of 9/11, some Americans began boycotting Arab American stores and lashing out at any Middle Eastern person they saw. This behavior is BEST explained in terms of:

the scapegoat theory