Prejudice & Stereotypes Quiz

Which statement best describes a stereotype?

• A personal opinion about someone you know well

• A fixed, oversimplified belief about a group of people

• A scientific fact about cultural groups

• A law that treats people differently

Which is an example of a positive stereotype?

• All teenagers are irresponsible

• All Asians are good at math

• All elderly people are bad with technology

• All women are bad drivers

What is prejudice?

• Treating people unfairly because of their group

• A law protecting equality

• A feeling or attitude towards a group before knowing them

• A personal preference for certain food

Which is an example of prejudice?

• Thinking all French people are rude

• Learning French in school

• Eating French cuisine

• Visiting France as a tourist

Which is an example of discrimination?

• Believing all men are stronger than women

• Not hiring someone because of their religion

• Watching a movie from another country

• Learning about different cultures

Which factor contributes to forming stereotypes and prejudice?

• Socialization

• Genetics

• Climate

• Geography

Which of the following is a cognitive shortcut that can lead to stereotypes?

• Empathy

• Categorisation

• Open-mindedness

• Teamwork

Which is an example of a cultural stereotype?

• Saying Italians are passionate

• Knowing an Italian person personally

• Learning Italian language

• Visiting Italy

Which statement shows prejudice turning into discrimination?

• Thinking all elderly people are slow

• Refusing to serve elderly customers in a shop

• Talking with an elderly neighbour

• Helping an elderly person cross the road

Why are stereotypes often inaccurate?

• They are based on statistics

• They ignore individual differences

• They include personal experiences

• They are always negative