Practice Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Discrimination - 1.2 | Chapter 6: Social Thought and Social Behaviour | ICSE Class 12 Psychology
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1.2 - Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Discrimination

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a stereotype?

💡 Hint: Think about assumptions we might make about different groups.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a prejudice.

💡 Hint: Focus on evaluations based on group membership.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the term 'stereotype' refer to?

  • General belief about individuals
  • Generalized belief about a group
  • Specific opinion about a person

💡 Hint: Remember it relates to groups, not individuals.

Question 2

True or False: Prejudice can only be negative.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about judgments made for different reasons.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a scenario where a hiring manager rejects a candidate solely based on a stereotype about their university. Analyze the psychological implications of this decision.

💡 Hint: Consider both the immediate impact on the individual and the broader societal implications of such biases.

Question 2

Identify a public policy that perpetuates discrimination and suggest an alternative that could promote inclusion.

💡 Hint: Think of ways policies can be restructured to support equality.

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