Psyc 330 Exam 1

Which of the following was not a suggestion to help with diversity-related conversations? 1. Listen while thinking about what you're going to say next 2. Have sincere curiosity and respect 3. Focus on the benefits of the conversation 4. Avoid the need to be right in the conversation

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Which of the following were ethical concerns with the Tearoom Trade study? 1. All of these are ethical concerns with the study. 2. Participants did not have the freedom to provide informed consent. 3. Participants were being observed when they thought they were engaging in private behavior. 4. Humphreys could have accidently revealed his participants' hidden social identities.

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Why is the study of diversity and inclusion important? 1. More inclusive environments are more productive. 2. Studying diversity helps us see the importance of a colorblind mentality. 3. All of these factors explain why it's important to study diversity and inclusion. 4. Our understanding of these topics may help increase groupthink.

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What racial/ethnic group will be the single largest group in the U.S. in 2050? Non-Hispanic African American Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Hispanic/Latino Americans Non-Hispanic White Americans

non-hispanic white americans

An example of benevolent sexism would be ______________. 1. the belief that women are too delicate for occupations outside of being a loving wife and mother 2. making it easier for a woman to enter into a particular job 3. supporting a woman taking the bar exam for a legal license but not allowing her to use it if she doesn't pass 4. having positive attitudes towards both sexes

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Different amendments were added to the constitution to provide rights to people who previously did not have rights under the law. The 19th amendment _________. 1. gave women the right to vote 2. ended the practice of slavery 3. gave people of all races the right to vote 4. provided due process and equal protection to all people regardless of race

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The Trail of Tears occurred when _______________. 1. many Native Americans suffered and died while being forced to march west 2. Native Americans were intentionally killed with blankets that exposed them to deadly diseases 3. immigrants were not allowed the same rights as American citizens 4. slaves were counted as part property and part human under the law

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The authors point out that the use of our traditional racial/ethnic labels is problematic because ____________. 1. of all of these reasons 2. many groups of people do not clearly fit into one of the labels 3. the people assigned those labels may not see those labels as important for themselves 4. it suggests the group is fully homogeneous

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What is Mellody advocating for in her TED talk? 1. All of these are correct 2. That we start including diverse voices when attempting to solve really hard problems 3. That we try to decrease our own and others' thinking of colorblindness 4. That we intentionally have people in our lives with different experiences and perspectives

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Which of the following is the best example of dialogue? 1. John listens until he fully understands Seth's views. 2. John talks with Seth until Seth changes his point of view. 3. John listens carefully to Seth in order to point out flaws in Seth's argument. 4. John listens carefully to Seth and mentally keeps track of who is "winning" the discussion.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding a colorblind mentality. 1. Being colorblind can lead to individuals ignoring groups' different cultural values and historical experiences. 2. If everyone were to be colorblind, we would have better definitions of race/ethnicity. 3. Psychologists have recently started pushing for a colorblind mentality to be taught in schools. 4. Being colorblind helps reduce one's tendency to stereotype and discriminate.

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What does it mean to be a minority group in a psychological (and sociological) sense? 1. The group experiences some disadvantage or inequality. 2. A dominant group is actively killing or enslaving minority group members. 3. A person chose to be a member of the underdog team. 4. The group is a numerical minority

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While many people think of race/ethnicity as something that's easily defined, the authors point out that the names we assign various groups are actually socially constructed. Which of the following pieces of information is evidence for socially constructed group labels? 1. Both pieces of evidence suggested are correct 2. There is no evidence to back up this theory. 3. The people assigned to the labels has changed over time 4. The use of certain labels have changed over time

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According to the reading, ascription means _____________. 1. a person is a member of a group with many other people who look like them 2. a person did not choose to be a member of a particular group 3. we are inferring about why someone is behaving a certain way 4. the dominant culture assigns a particular meaning to a minority identity

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The 19th amendment __________. 1. Made slavery illegal 2. Gave women the right to vote 3. Granted African Americans freedom of speech 4. Gave people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds the right to vote

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What evidence is there to support some ethical purpose of Humphreys' research methodology? 1. Some participants (who were fully informed) seemed to find satisfaction in sharing important events with a sympathetic listener. 2. All of these options provide some potential support for his methodology. 3. The interview may have led to important insights that would inform his observational research. 4. He took several steps to try to ensure the participants' confidentailty.

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What is Mellody advocating for in her TED talk? 1. That we try to increase our own and others' thinking of colorblindness 2. That we intentionally have people in our lives with different experiences and perspectives 3. That we start including diverse voices with small, easy to solve problems before focusing on more difficult problems 4. All of these are correct

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Which of the following conclusions did Smesler et al. (2001) draw when considering the measurement of race and ethnicity? 1. There is no single, consistent master descriptor or measurement for race and ethnicity 2. All of these are correct 3. We must be cautious in making predictions of future racial compositions because the categories and measurement methods are likely to differ in the future from what's currently used 4. Different descriptors and measures should be used according to the analytic purpose at hand

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Which of the following is a true statement? 1. When more people disclose their identities, it causes more societial stigma towards that identity. 2. In general, hiding one's identity can have negative psychological effects. 3. Most people in our class have contact with a diverse group of people. 4. All of these are true.

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Which of the following is not one of the main arguments the author makes as ethical objections to Humphreys' research tactics? 1. Humphreys took advantage of a relatively powerless group of men. 2. Humphreys was too personally involved with the subject matter (i.e. given Humphreys own sexual orientation he could not conduct the study objectively). 3. The use of deception, misrepresentation, and manipulation in social research encourages the same tendencies in other societies. 4. Humphreys reinforces the image that social scientists are tricksters who cannot be trusted.

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Which of the following is suggested in the article in order to address diversity-related concerns? 1. Help others understand how less productive a workplace is when focused on diversity 2. Expect and prepare for conflict instead of ignoring it or being afraid to address issues 3. All of these are correct 4. Work on being colorblind

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According to this article, what is the first thing one should address in having difficult diversity-related conversations? 1. When these conversations will be happening 2. What result one hopes to achieve with these conversations 3. Why it's important to have these conversations 4. How things need to be done to have good conversations

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Equity ______________. 1. involves treating everyone the same 2. is a human-made element of an enviornment 3. involves treating everyone based on their needs 4. is the study of how humans differ from each other and how that difference impacts our perception and treatment of others

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Over the next 40 years, it is expected that _____________. 1. The population of Hispanic Americans will see the smallest increase. 2. The population of Pacific Islander Americans will see the largest increase. 3. The population of Non-Hispanic Whites will decrease. 4. The population of Non-Hispanic Blacks will decrease.

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Similar to our discussion on the first day of class, Smelser et al. (2001) defined race as __________. 1. identification with a group of individuals who have similar customs, values, and beliefs 2. completely biologically based in the form of skin color, facial features, height, build, and hair texture 3. a multidimensional mixture of identification based on an inherited physical marker and social/cultural attributes associated with that marker 4. a changable ethnicity that is based on one's personal identity

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The fact that many people who fit the ethnic classification of Hispanic also self-identify and are often categorized by others as White indicates ____________. 1. an example of how different ways of measuring identity might reveal different responses 2. a potential methodological concern in studies analyzing race or ethnicity 3. All of these are correct 4. that race and ethnicity are treated as separate entitites

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We discussed how culture is similar to ________ because ________. 1. Fish in water; there are as many cultures as there are fish in the ocean 2. Snow; culture covers everything around it 3. Fish in water; people don't always realize what their culture is until they step outside of it 4. Snow; cultures can be cold to those who are not like them

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When a country has a high level of nativists, ______ is likely to occur. 1. Less restrictive immigration policies 2. Less ethical research studies on diversity and inclusion 3. More restrictive immigration policies 4. More ethical research studies on diversity and inclusion

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Which of the following is NOT a point Mellody would agree with (based on what you heard in her TED talk)? 1. We should start including diverse voices when attempting to solve really hard problems 2. We should analyze our friendships and professional relationships to determine what viewpoints we are least exposed to. 3. We should only focus on increasing diverse perspectives and exposures for people from dominant groups. 4. we should try to decrease our own and others' thinking of colorblindness

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Which of the following is a concern researchers have when using aggregated racial and ethnic categories in research? (Note: aggregated data refers to data that is analyzed as one group) 1. There is no concern by researchers in using aggregated racial/ethnic data. 2. This approach increases the number of statistical tests a researcher can use, making it difficult to choose what to use for analyses. 3. Using aggregated data can be misleading because it makes race seem like the primary influence in a situation and hides other influences. 4. Analyzing groups in large chunks may be too difficult for certain statistical analyses to process.

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Which of the following is true of an engaged researcher (as discussed in the very last lecture video)? 1. An engaged researcher is one who spends more time conducting research than teaching 2. An engaged researcher is not interested in the study's results, only the methodology 3. An engaged researcher finds the research personally relevant 4. An engaged researcher cares less about the research

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As discussed in lecture, conversations about diversity-related topics can be difficult because _________. 1. people are afraid to say the wrong thing 2. people believe there is no point in having the conversation 3. people do not want to have their experience minimized 4. All of these are correct

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As discussed in lecture, conversations about diversity-related topics can be difficult because _________. 1. people are used to hearing others talk 2. people have better conversations when adopting a colorblind mentality 3. All of these are correct 4. people are afraid to say the wrong thing

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During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered for the internment of ~110,000 people. The majority of them were _________. The United States' government issued an official apology ~46 years later. 1. Japanese children 2. people who had traveled to Japan in the last 10 years 3. Japanese nationals 4. Japanese Americans

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Empathy is an important piece to having conversations about diversity. Which of the following is the best definition of empathy? 1. Being "left-brained" 2. Avoiding confrontations 3. Having humility 4. The ability to perspective take and understand the emotional experience of another

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Harry wants to study how people of different races perceive their medical care. Specifically, he wants to know how people may differ in the perception of their doctor's competence. What is the outcome variable of this study? 1. the doctor's actual competence 2. participants' race 3. one's medical care 4. perception of the doctor's competence

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Jim Crow laws made it illegal for ____________. 1. interracial sport teams 2. interracial marriage 3. white and black people to be transported in the same railcar 4. all of these things to occur

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Laud Humphreys' study titled "Tearoom Trade" was designed to _____________________. 1. determine people most likely to use a public library for sex 2. measure women's feelings regarding having homosexual husbands 3. compare homosexual and heterosexual relationships 4. observe homosexual activities in public restrooms

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The label "Asian American" refers to a heterogeneous group because ________________________ 1. the term is a social construction 2. the people assigned this label often look similar 3. it indicates a person is of mixed racial or ethnic background 4. it can refer to people from very different backgrounds, such as Japan, Pakistan, or Vietnam

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What are some reasons it would be okay to do such a naturalistic observation without informing participants? 1. There was a obligation to collect accurate data in order to better inform society and counter various stereotypes. 2. The observation occurred in public places. 3. The research did not violate the legal definition of privacy at that time. 4. All of these are potential reasons supporting this methodology.

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Which of the following is an example of how a minority group member may have a visible identity to others? 1. skin color 2. facial features 3. dialect 4. All of these are examples of traits that may make someone's minority identity visible.

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Which two characteristics are considered the most important of a minority group's experience? 1. homogeneous and being disadvantaged 2. inequality and awareness of one's group status 3. awareness of one's group status and visibility 4. visibility and inequality

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In 1787, the Constitution of the United States stated that people who were slaves were not fully considered human. _____ of an enslaved person was counted as property and _____ was counted for the purposes of taxation and representation. 100%; 0% 50%; 50% 40%; 60% 60%; 40%

40%; 60%

What might happen if one avoids having discussions surrounding racial (or other group) tension? People are misunderstood People may feel unheard People are misinformed All of these are correct

all of these are correct

The first restrictive immigration policy in the U.S. targeted people from ________. Mexico The Middle East Japan China

china

Hannah lives with her partner, Sophie. They are in a romantic relationship, but Hannah does not want others to know, because she is worried about being judged for being gay. Therefore, she tells others that Sophie is only her roommate for financial reasons. Hannah is engaging in ________. concealment diversity equity disclosure

concealment

What legal decision granted Mexican Americans an equal amount of protection under the 14th Amendment? Garcia v. Texas (1953) Hernandez v. Texas (1954) Jim Crow laws Plessy v. Ferguson

hernandez v Texas

The United States only recognizes one ethnic group. That group is __________. Black/African American Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian White/European American

hispanic/latino

_____________ is the act of settling in a new country with the desire to remain there permanently. Immigration Citizenship Importation Naturalization

immigration

Which research method is likely going to give one the most insight into people's attitudes without having socially desirable responding? Behavior samples Implicit measures Judgement measures Explicit measures

implicit measures

Harry wants to study how people of different races perceive their medical care. Specifically, he wants to know how people may differ in the perception of their doctor's competence. What is the predictor variable of this study? perception of the doctor's competence participants' race one's medical care the doctor's actual competence

participants' race

Which research method is likely going to give one the most insight into people's attitudes without having socially desirable responding? Surveys Physiological measures Explicit measures Judgement measures

physiological measures

The researcher of the Tearoom Trade took on the role of a "___________" for the study. watchqueen psychologist clergyman queen bee

watchqueen