DEOMI Grp 2 Exam 2 Questions with All Correct Answers
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DEOMI Grp 2 Exam 2 Questions with All Correct Answers
Describe how power affects prejudice and discrimination - Answer- Power is at the core of discrimination---w/out power; discrimination is ineffective; with power discrimination maintains the dominance of one grp over the other
Define Victim...
DEOMI Grp 2 Exam 2 Questions
with All Correct Answers
Describe how power affects prejudice and discrimination - Answer- Power is at the core
of discrimination---w/out power; discrimination is ineffective; with power discrimination
maintains the dominance of one grp over the other
Define Victim - Answer- --in the broad sense as persons who, individually/collectively,
have suffered harm
Define victim focus - Answer- --victim focus is reactive problem-solving approach,
narrowly defines problems in terms of the victims. This viewpoint sees the cause of the
problem as the victims themselves
State the process of blaming the victim - Answer- Step 1: Identify a social problem
--be structural/social origin; be considerable magnitude; appears as viable alt. that
society is able to provide
Step 2: Study those affected by the problem and discovered how they are different from
the rest of the society
Step 3: define differences as the cause of the problem- by taking a very indv focus,
blaming the victim identifies traits that differentiate victims from the rest of us
Step 4: assign someone to initiate a humanitarian program to correct the impact of the
differences
State the ideological process of blaming the victim - Answer- 1. belief system itself- way
of looking at the world, the set of ideas and concepts
2. systematic distortions of reality reflected in those idea- victims are viewed as
number/stats instead of indv
3. Distortions must not be a conscious and an intentional process- beliefs and concepts
are so widely accepted by society, it's not considered intentional----but in line with how
things are "supposed to happen"
4. distortions, although not intentional, must serve a specific fx- maintaining the status
quo in the interest of a specific grp
Define system focus - Answer- --- a problem-solving approach that broadly defines
problems as being a part of/caused by the system, org, society, or community
---look at system which produces the victims and address the problem by determining
how we change/improve the system, as well as the victim, to prevent further problems---
PROACTIVE
Identify the method to prevent victim focus - Answer- Step 1- assess the symptoms and
causes of the problem- roots are all the elements and bx that collectively characterized
,an org. Roots determine how things work in given org; goal is determine whether the
roots support/hinder the efforts of the org.
Step 2- plan solutions to symptoms and causes-locate the "real" problem not
associated. Problems usually are obscure, disguised/locked inside some form of
emotional distress relating to supervision, poor troop performance/mission requirement
Step 3- implement changes
Step 4- evaluate changes
Define key terms associated with Bystander Intervention - Answer- --bystanders- can
actively take action to prevent unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual
assault, but they take the initiative to help friends who aren't thinking clearly from
becoming perpetrators
--intervention- does not mean that you only step in to stop a crime in progress—rather
"early intervention" occurs before the crime/discriminatory act begins
--Bystander intervention- assessing a situation to determine what kind of intervention
might be appropriate
----ABC of bystander Intervention
a. assess for safety-ensure parties are safe and see if authorities are needed; consider
your personal safety should be 1 priority.
b. be with others-greater influence when you work together with someone/several
people; safety is also increased in a grp of friends
c. care for the victim-ask victim if they are ok
o does the V need medical care
o does the V want to talk to SARC
o ask if the V would like someone they trust to get them home
bystander effect- AKA bystander apathy- psychological phenomenon where persons are
less likely to intervene in a situation if more people are present than when they are
alone
diffusion of responsibility-
Recall bx associated with passive and active bystanders - Answer- Passives
bystanders-not active; refers to an individual/grp who should be doing something but is
not; many do not act because they are looking to others on how to act or believe that
someone else will intervene; more people less an individual will intervene
Active bystanders- witness to discrimination and takes it upon him/her to do something
about it; aware of surrounding and ongoing interactions; take initiative of the situation
Identify bystander intervention strategies - Answer- 1. Direct Action
• talking to a friend to ensure they are doing ok
• making up an excuse to help the friend get away from someone
• calling the police
, 2. Safety first---personal safety is key; think about
• how can you keep yourself safe in the situation?
• what are all the options available?
Don't second guess yourself- you have the responsibility to intervene
Situational awareness-
• knowing how and when to intervene in a situation
• most effective time to act may be later, not on the spot, many want to get advice first
• you should not choose a course of action that puts you/anyone else at risk; know your
limits and comfort zone—use common sense
Which term is defined as an unreasonable negative attitude toward others bc of their
membership in a particular grp - Answer- prejudice
describe the levels of prejudice - Answer- cognitive -refers to a stereotype;
favorable/unfavorable
emotional-refers to emotions and feelings of hostility/liking
action-orientated prejudice-the +/- predisposition to engage in discriminatory bx
What is the definition of discrimination - Answer- unfairly treating a person/grp of people
different from others
What are the categories protected from discrimination in DOD Directive 1350.2 -
Answer- race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability
(Webster) Diversity - Answer- condition having/being composed of differing elements:
variety, especially: the inclusion of different types of people (different races and
cultures) in a grp/org
State the DOD definition of diversity - Answer- --diversity is a military necessity
---the different characteristics and attributes of individuals
- Effective management of diversity, several of the armed services have established
diversity offices/dept as well as issued official definitions for diversity
State the AF definition of diversity - Answer- -composite of individual characteristics,
experiences and abilities consistent with AF Core values and the AF mission
--AF diversity includes, but is not limited to-personal life experiences, geographical
background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual belief, age race,
ethnicity and gender
State the Army definition of diversity - Answer- -the different attributes, experiences and
backgrounds of our soldiers, civilians and family members that further enhance our
global capabilities and contribute to an adaptive, culturally astute Army
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