PSY 150A1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Stereotype Threat, Sex Organ, Paternalism

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Psychology Main
• Course: PSY 150A1
• Professor: Adam Lazarewicz

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Some basic concepts: sex: bases on sexual anatomy, physical characteristics. Psychologically-defined: often but not always the same, ge(cid:374)de(cid:396) (cid:396)oles: so(cid:272)ietal expe(cid:272)tatio(cid:374)s fo(cid:396) (cid:862)app(cid:396)op(cid:396)iate(cid:863) (cid:271)eha(cid:448)io(cid:396) for men, women. Can contribute to stereotypes (beliefs about the attributes of a group and its members) Stereotypes sometimes used as justification for sexism (negative attitudes for someone based on gender) Stereotype content model (fiske: stereotypes allow us to predict the future. Can be positive, negative, mixed/ambiguous: stereotypes vary along two dimensions. Outgroups perceived as warm if they do not compete with your in-group for resources. Outgroups perceived as competent if high status (economics, education, etc. ) Low status, not competitive, liked not respected (elderly, disabled) High status, not competitive, admiration (in- group, close allies) High status, competitive, elicit admiration resentment (wealthy: stereotypes about men = high competence. Independence, objectivity, competiveness, adventurous, forceful: stereotypes about women = high warmth. Expressiveness, gentleness, awareness of others, sentimental, submissive.