Microaggressions
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of a racial microaggression?Complimenting an Asian person on their work ethicInviting a Hispanic person to a cultural festivalThanking a White person for their helpAsking a Black person if they can rap or dance30s
- Q2Which of the following is considered a microaggression based on physical appearance?Commenting on someone's weight or body shapeInviting a classmate to a group study sessionThanking a friend for a thoughtful giftComplimenting someone on their hairstyle30s
- Q3What is an example of a microaggression related to age?Complimenting a younger person on their styleAssuming an older person is not tech-savvyInviting a friend to a birthday partyThanking a classmate for sharing their notes30s
- Q4Which of the following is considered a microaggression based on language?Inviting a friend to a language exchange eventMocking someone for their accentComplimenting a classmate on their language skillsThanking a teacher for helping with a grammar lesson30s
- Q5What is an example of a microaggression towards a person of a lower socio-economic status?Assuming that someone is lazy because they are experiencing povertyComplimenting someone on their thriftinessAsking someone about their jobThanking someone for sharing their story30s
- Q6Which of the following is an example of a microaggression towards a person with a different cultural background?Complimenting someone on their traditional clothingThanking someone for sharing their cultural cuisineAsking someone about their cultural traditionsTelling an Asian person they must be good at math because of their ethnicity30s
- Q7Which of the following statements best describes microaggressions in the workplace?Positive affirmations given to coworkers to boost their confidenceConstructive feedback provided to improve team performanceSubtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors that can negatively impact marginalized groupsDirect, intentional discriminatory actions against colleagues30s
- Q8How can microaggressions impact the mental health of individuals in the workplace?They have no impact on mental healthThey can boost self-confidence and motivationThey can lead to feelings of alienation, low self-esteem, and increased stressThey promote a positive work environment30s
- Q9How can individuals address microaggressions in the workplace?Employing the CARES modelEmploying CALM modelEmploying TVOG modelEmploying IRR model30s
- Q10What is the key characteristic of microaggressions that sets them apart from overt forms of discrimination?They are deliberate and intentional acts of discriminationThey are only directed towards one specific group of individualsThey are often subtle or unintentional in natureThey are always accompanied by explicit derogatory language30s
- Q11Why is it important for organizations to address microaggressions in the workplace?To avoid legal repercussions and lawsuitsTo encourage competition and rivalry among team membersTo promote a hierarchical structure within the organizationTo create a more inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees30s
- Q12"You speak excellent english" is a form of MicroaggresionDependsTrueFalse30s
- Q13What is the potential effect of experiencing microaggressions over time in the workplaceImproved relationships with colleaguesEnhanced job performance and motivationHigher levels of work-life balanceIncreased feelings of anxiety, burnout, and job dissatisfaction30s