Topic 4:

1a.) Define prejudice and distinguish between prejudice,stereotypes and discrimination. 1b). What is the difference betweenexplicit and implicit prejudice? 1c). Has racial prejudicedisappeared in the United States? Why or why not? Explain yourrationale.

2a). Examine the influences of prejudice. Describe how unequalstatus, socialization and institutional supports contribute toprejudice. 2b). Identify and explain how the scapegoat theory andsocial identity theory contribute to prejudice. 2c). What are theconsequences of prejudice? Explain stereotype threat.

3a). Define aggression and describe its different forms: physical;social; hostile and instrumental. 3b). How do biological influencescontribute to aggression? 3c). Explain how aggression can beexplained as a response to frustration.

4a). How can the following contribute to aggression: pain,uncomfortable heat, an attack and overcrowding? 4b). Explain howmedia influences aggression - be sure to highlight pornography,television, Internet and video games.

5a).  Explain how proximity, physical attractiveness,similarity, and feeling liked nurture liking and loving. 5b).Explain whether this statement is supported by research: birds of afeather flock together.

6a). Identify and explain the three components of Sternberg'striangle: passion, intimacy and commitment. 6b). How doescompanionate love differ from romantic love? Which love do you feelis most important in a relationship?

7a). Explain how attachment, equity and self-disclosureinfluence and ups and downs of close relationships.

8a). Summarize factors that predict marital dissolution anddescribe the detachment process.