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Question

1. Explain Allport's concept of intergroup contact. What are the different forms of intergroup contact, and u the mechanisms by which they work?

2. Explain 3 methods that can be used to protect oneself from the negative psychological consequences of weightism?

3. What are the 3 dimensions that affect how much or how little we stigmatize others? Give a concrete example of each dimension in your explanation.

4. Name and briefly describe at least THREE factors that predict greater or lesser sexual prejudice in some individuals over others.

5. How does attribution theory explain the prejudices that people have about overweight individuals? When are we most prejudiced against overweight individuals and when are we least prejudiced?

6. What is ageism? Describe THREE causes of ageism.

7. What are the 4 components of Link and Phelan's stigmatization model? Apply this model to weightism and give a concrete example for each of the 4 components of the model.

8. What are the mechanisms by which stereotype threat works? Discuss at least 2 studies that describe the effects of stereotype threat on different minority groups.

9. Discuss 2 strategies for gaining social acceptance if you are a member of a stigmatized group. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy.

10. Briefly explain the 3 components of minority stress theory. Use this theory to briefly explain why sexual minorities can experience negative consequences because of their minority status.