Final Examination

PSY 360

Question 1

What are minimal groups? How does group membership lead to prejudice and discrimination?

Minimal groups are small assembly of people that are considered together. These people share common interest, beliefs and political goals. Group membership leads to prejudice because people discriminate against them simply because they are a part of the group. Most groups are singled out and seem to be different is another reason they are discriminated against. For example, a group of males that hang out and seem soft would be considered a group of homosexuals. Others would discriminate and act prejudice toward them because they seem different.

Question 2

What is modern racism, and how is it studied?

Modern racism is when someone from the outside shows no...