Diversity Quizzes

T or F: from an intergroup contact perspective, prejudice is reduced when the most influential out-group members' perspectives are valued over others

False

T or F: people who are shorter than the national average receive employment protections under the Fair Labor Act

False

T or F: population growth in rural communities has increased the incidence of obesity worldwide

False

T or F: research shows that workplace incivility negatively affects only the target of the uncivil acts

False

T or F: research shows there is a single model of diversity training that works for all sport organizations

False

T or F: some factors, called contact enablers, should help contact reduce prejudice

False

T or F: the body mass index (BMI) is an effective measure for all people and body types

False

T or F: the evaluation of diversity training programs has little to do with their overall success

False

T or F: women and racial minorities frequently feel blamed during the diversity training

False

T or F: school districts within a given state spend different amounts of omen per student, with the monies spent in one district sometimes double those spent in another

True

T or F: showing people that others with similar characteristics have also learned the material can increase training self efficacy

True

T or F: white americans are more likely to express weight prejudice than are african americans or hispanics

True

T or F: contact between a supervisor and employee is more likely to reduce bias than is contact between two organizational peers

False

T or F: former United Nations secretary General Kofi Annan warned against using sport as a way of tackling the worlds major problems

False

In 2013, the top 0.01% of americans earned ___ percent of the total wages in the country A. .01 B. .16 C. 2.5 D. 3.7 E. 5.5

E

Research suggests ____ are likely to express weight prejudice A. physical educators and health professionals specializing in obesity B. persons who are overweight themselves C. malpractice attorneys D. people over 6'2"

A

T or F: from a deficit model perspective, SDP programs anticipate spending more money than they have available, making up the difference through grants and government support

False

SDP activities can be traced back to which event? A. harry truman's inaugural address in 1949 B. puritan efforts to use sport as a way of promoting discipline C. olympic structures that used sport as a way of enhancing people's religiosity D. all the above E. none of the above

A

The average height for men in the US is ____ whereas the average height for women in the US is_____ A. 5'9" 5'3" B. 5'11" 5'5" C. 6'0" 5'3" D. 5'7" 5'2"

A

Three factors are considered when determining the attractiveness of one's face: symmetry, sexual dimorphism, and ____ A. averageness B. distinctiveness C. elegance D. ruggedness

A

A focus on economic, cultural and social capital is consistent with which definition/concept? A. Bourdieu's concept of social class B. Liu's definition of social class C. the american psychological association's definition of socioeconomic status D. Lott and Bullock's concept of social distancing

A

According to Coalter, which group might be most likely to experience benefits from SDP offerings? A. volunteers B. fans C. participants D. parents E. siblings

A

According to the SDP model, what should program development begin with? A. a needs assessment B. examination of the sociocultural programming C. evaluation of the enrichment activities D. acquisition of governmental funding

A

Diversity training can improve people's attitudes about diversity and their motivation. This is consistent with diversity training's effects on which of the following? A. affective states B. cognitive outcomes C. Skill based outcomes D. stereotype outcomes

A

Research shows that when people see images of people experiencing homelessness, the ___ section of their brain is activated, while the ____ section is not A. dorsomedial prefrontal cortex; insula B. caudate nucleus; midbrain C. pons; reticular-activating system D. thalamus; corpus callosum

A

What are three considerations when considering the components of the SDP program? A. sport, educational, cultural B. sport, experimental, financial C. sport, community, educational D. sport, peace, outreach

A

When focusing on group-level outcomes, SDP managers usually draw from the principles underlying which theory? A. contact hypothesis B. information decision making C. creative capital theory D. interactionist theory E. conflict theory

A

Which of the following is the first step in the diversity training process? A. conduct a needs analysis B. evaluate the antecedent training conditions C. Decide on the training methods D. ensure effective post-training conditions

A

Which of the following strategies reduces bias by breaking down categorization boundaries through repeated individualized interactions with put-group members? A. decategorization B. cross-categorization C. intergroup contact D. recategorization

A

Which statement is most reflective of interpersonal distancing? A. ms. moreno is reluctant to hire people she believes are from poor social class backgrounds because of her belief that they lack a good work ethic B. mr. betz believes his accent reflects his poor social class background, so he attempts to change it

A

as a result of reading harry potter books, juanita has reduced prejudice toward people who are different than she is. this is consistent with: A. extended contact B. imagined contact C. literary contact D. direct contact

A

the basic premise of the contact hypothesis is that prejudice is maintained because of which of the following? A. unfamiliarity and seperation B. ignorance C. lies and deceit D. racism and homophobia E. gender

A

there is some evidence that taller people are more likely to be in leadership positions than are their shorter counterparts. These differences might be due to differences in which of the following? A. self-esteem and social esteem B. muscle tone C. social persuasion D. actual skills and abilities E. sexual attraction

A

in 2011, ____ SDP organizations were listed on the International platform on sport for development and peace. In 2015, there were _____ SDP organizations listed A. 166; 295 B. 13; 76 C. 295; 600 D. 1100; 1578

C

A states sports governing body develops policies to cultivate elite athletes and encourage mass participation in handball. this is an example of which of the following? A. sport policy B. sport development C. sport-for-development D. sport-for-development and peace

B

Diversity training programs have the potential to reduce friction among in-groups and out-group members. this is consistent with which of the following benefits of diversity? A. retaining quality workers B. maintaining high worker morale C. Curbing lawsuits D. contributing to organizational success

B

How do attractiveness and gender interact to influence the credibility of sports reporters? A. attractive men are considered less credible than attractive women B. attractive women are not considered more credible when reporting on men and men's sports C. attractive men are considered more credible when reporting on women's sports D. attractive women are considered more credible than all other reporters

B

If a person is 5'10" and weighs 200 pounds, what is their BMI? A. 25.4 B. 28.7 C. 29.2 D. 30.6

B

Relative to their peers, attractive children: A. are judged the same by external evaluators B. are considered better adjusted, socially C. receive less attention from adults D. are less popular

B

Spees and colleagues observed differences in the minutes exercised by people who are healthy weight, overweight, or obese, based on their BMI. these differences are observed in minutes spent engaging in: A. moderate leisurely activity B. both vigorous intensity physical activity and general overall physical activity C. sport based video games D. recreational water and outdoor sports

B

The relationship between contact and prejudice reduction is mediated by which of the following? A. cooperation B. intergroup activity C. friendship D. positive effect

B

The term ___ refers to the discriminatory behaviors person from more powerful classes express towards the poor A. cognitive distancing B. interpersonal distancing C. institutional distancing D. behavioral distancing E. relational distancing

B

When can sport increase social mobility? A. when people participate in football instead of men's basketball B. when sport participation allows people to develop strong social networks C. When people can focus solely on their sport participation instead of other things D. When athletes come from especially poor neighborhoods and families

B

Which of the following statements is most correct? A. the influence of various diversity forms remains constant over time B. some diversity forms might be so intrinsic to people's identities that efforts to alter their salience will be met with resistance C. historical pressures do not affect prejudice reduction techniques D. deep-level diversity is likely to be most influential at the beginning of prejudice reduction efforts

B

____ represents people's assessments of their ability to learn the training material A. cognitive ability B. self-efficacy C. learning motivation D. learning style

B

at ruiz sports shop, processes and structures are in place to encourage people to interact with dissimilar others. What is this an example of? A. possibility for intimate contact B. availability of institutional support C. equal status D. cooperative interaction

B

intergroup contact suggests bias can best be reduced by which method? A. focusing on the similarities among all people B. interacting with typical out-group members in a positive manner C. imagining the positive contact among others D. being real E. giving out cash

B

samir engages in positive intergroup contact with seth, a jewish colleague, and as a result has reduced prejudiced toward other jewish people. This is consistent with generalization; A. across situations B. from an individual to an out-group C. from an immediate out-group to other out-groups D. none of the above

B

According to the World Health Org, which of the following is true? A. obesity is a problem primarily limited to western countries B. rates of obesity in japan are similar to those in the US C. More than 1.4 billion people worldwide are overweight D. in samoa, one in 10 people are considered obese

C

At We Kick Out Racism, participants feel accepted and believe they can express identities that are important to them. This is consistent with which dimension of inclusive spaces? A. physical B. psychological C. sociocultural D. experimental

C

In 2013, the poverty level for a single parent with two children in the home under the age of 18 was about? A. 8,500 B. 12,500 C. 18,500 D. 25,000

C

Research suggests diversity training is most effective when the training itself is? A. led through a lecture-style delivery B. short term, meaning three hours or less C. offered using both active and passive forms of delivery D. a single bout of training for the year

C

Some SDP programs focus on enhancing participants' social organization, such as networks, norms, and social trust. This refers to an emphasis on which of the following? A. life skills B. sport skills C. social capital D. health and well-being

C

Sport for health is an SDP program that bases its work in using soccer to reach children. While they are practicing the sport, coaches use activities to teach them about healthy eating and health literacy. This is an example of a ____ model A. Sport-only B. Plus-sport C. Sport-plus D. Plus-health E. Health-sport

C

Which of the following is most common stereotype of overweight people in the workplace? A. they are viewed as high in competence and low in warmth B. they are believed to be conscientious and self-disciplined C. they are considered to lack self control and be unkempt D. they are considered low in competence and high in warmth

C

Which of the following is true of schoolchildren, relative to their peers? (bullock's research on income and high school completion) A. schoolchildren from the richest 50% of families are as likely to finish high school B. schoolchildren from the poorest 10% of families are as likely to finish high school as those from wealthier families C. schoolchildren from the poorest 20% of families are six times less likely to finish high school D. schoolchildren from the richest 15% of families are 20 times more likely to finish high school

C

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning transfer of training? A. people will automatically apply what they've learned in the training to their work environment B. people are more likely to transfer the training skills if they can choose if and when they want to do so C. people are likely to transfer the training skills to their work when there is an organizational climate of continuous improvement d. people are likely to use new skills learned during training when it is not connected to their performance evaluation

C

According to the integrated model, which of the following is true? A. liking without generalization is the end result of prejudice reduction efforts B. conditions of contact have a direct influence on decategorization efforts C. one's previous experiences play no role in shaping prejudice reduction D. none of the above

D

An SDP project focuses on the community as a whole, using sport as the basis for community identity and involvement. This is likely to affect which dimension of community capacity? A. value systems B. nature of social relations C. leadership D. civic engagement E. level of skills and resources

D

Diversity training at the local Y focused on correcting performance evaluation biases toward racially dissimilar others. Thus, the most appropriate focus of evaluation would be on? A. reactions B. learning C. Results D. behavior

D

Diversity training in college athletics is most prevalent among Division ____ athletic departments. Overall, ____ percent engage in some form of diversity training A. D 1, 73 B. D2, 38 C. D3, 46 D. D1, 53

D

From a social class approach, inequality is not a function of which of the following? A. differential access to resources B. the recreation of privilege, power, and domination C. the opportunity to transmit unearned intergenerational wealth D. access to education and occupations to earn a good living

D

Mr. betro designs en evaluation program for the diversity training his organization whereby he assesses the learning (a) from a group of people who went through the program and (b) from another group who did not. The evaluation takes place only after the training. This is representative of what design? A. post-training B. pre- and post-training C. pre- and post-training with a control group D. Post-training only with a control group

D

People who are overweight are protected from unemployment discrimination by which law? A. title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 B. title IX C. the weight fairness and discrimination act D. none of these

D

Research suggests learning is most likely to take place when? A. managers convey the link between the training and people's work B. there is a narrow focus on a particular topic C. there is a broad focus on a range of topics D. A and B only E. A and C only

D

Trainees are likely to be motivated to learn the material when? A. support from supervisors and coworkers is high B. doing so is linked to subsequent job performance C. learning impacts performance evaluations D. All the above

D

Weight influences how much people are paid. Research suggests which of the following? A. women who are at least 25 pounds overweight are paid more than their peers B. men who are at least 25 pounds overweight are paid less than their peers C. men who deviate from weight norms are penalized more harshly in terms of pay than are women D. none of the above

D

Which are not key tenets related to mediocracy? A. merit is well understood and measurable B. people have equal chances to display their talents C. the positions people attain vary according to different levels of status, reward, and income D. merit is socially constructed to privilege those who are in powerful positions

D

Which statement concerning socioeconomic status is correct? A. incremental increases in education result in corresponding increases in resources B. income refers to the intergenerational transfer of resources that can serve was a buffer against annual fluctuation C. persons within a given occupational group are likely to have the same income D. none of the above

D

through interactions and cooperation with one another, members of a women's basketball team come to consider the team as possessing a common in-group identity, thereby reducing biases. This is consistent with: A. decategorization B. cross-categorization C. intergroup contact D. recategorization

D

T or F: Evaluating how diversity training impacts the organization's bottom line is the easiest to collect

False

T or F: according to Welty Peachy, sport-for-development and peace projects are ill-suited to influence the economic development of regions and states

False

T or F: all deficiencies identified during a needs analysis should be addressed through diversity training

False

It is recommended people spend no more than 30% of their income on housing. In 2014, the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment would require someone to earn about ____ per hour to meet this requirement A. 7.50 B. 10.00 C. 12.50 D. 15.00 E. 19.00

E

Research suggests which of the following regarding advertisements of sportswomen in hyper sexualized poses? A. they entice people to buy the product B. they are met with anger by women C. they are associated with men objectifying women D. all the above E. B and C only

E

What elements are included in the organizational analysis? A. congruence between organizational mission and the training B. support from the top management C. the desire and willingness of employees to learn about others D. knowledge and skills to complete the training properly E. all the above

E

T or F: carlos developed a program that focuses on HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment. As a supplementary element of the program, participants engage in running, ultimately training for a half-marathon. This is an example of a plus-sport model

True

T or F: cross categorization entails simultaneous activation of multiple in-group identities, thereby reducing prejudice and discrimination based on any one category

True

T or F: even after categorization, the bias reduction might depend on their diversity of the groups merging together

True

T or F: intergroup contact works better when people cooperate rather than compete against one another

True

T or F: many people in poverty have regular employment

True

T or F: most companies today either currently have diversity training initiatives or plan to implement such programs in the near future

True

T or F: people are attracted to fitness clubs emphasizing health and well-being rather than appearance and weight loss

True

T or F: all else being equal, members of middle and owning classes are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors than are those from working and poor classes

True

T or F: research suggests that imagining coming into contact with dissimilar others can reduce implicit biases

True