Intergroup Relations and Prejudice Concepts

The video tutorial explores group processes, focusing on intergroup relations, prejudice, and discrimination. It delves into the sources of prejudice, such as operant conditioning and cognitive processes, and discusses in-group and out-group biases, including ethnocentrism. The tutorial also examines stereotypes, scapegoating, and cultural norms, highlighting the impact of these concepts on societal interactions and perceptions.

What is the primary focus of intergroup relations?

• Economic status of groups

• Historical conflicts between groups

• Individual behavior within a group

• Relationships and attitudes between groups

How is prejudice typically passed down through generations?

• Through media representation

• By formal education systems

• Via operant conditioning and observation

• Through genetic inheritance

What is the in-group out-group bias also known as?

• Cultural relativism

• Cognitive dissonance

• Ethnocentrism

• Social identity theory

What does the homogeneity effect refer to?

• The belief that all groups are equal

• The perception that out-group members are more similar to each other than in-group members

• The idea that in-group members are diverse

• The belief that cultural norms are universal

What is a stereotype?

• A generalized belief about a group of people

• A scientific fact about a culture

• A unique characteristic of an individual

• A legal definition of a group

What is scapegoating?

• Assigning blame to a person or group for problems

• A method of conflict resolution

• A form of cultural exchange

• A type of group therapy

What does ethnocentrism involve?

• Judging other cultures solely by the standards of one's own culture

• Understanding other cultures through their own lens

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Promoting cultural diversity

What is a cultural norm?

• A historical event that shaped a culture

• A belief about how members should behave in a given environment

• A law that governs cultural practices

• A universal truth accepted by all cultures

What is a cultural truism?

• A belief that is questioned by most members of a culture

• A myth about cultural origins

• A proposition accepted without question by most members of a cultural group

• A scientific fact about a culture

Why did the European conquistadors view Native Americans as inferior?

• Due to technological advancements

• Because of ethnocentrism

• Due to economic differences

• Because of language barriers