PSYC12H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Julius Evola, Stereotype Threat, Implicit Stereotype
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What its like to be the target of stigma. Stigma a devalued trait/characteristic; stigmatized ppl are discriminated against: diff types of stigma: Abominations of the body physical characteristics, deformities, or being overweight. They stand out in various cultures and are devalued. Blemishes of the indiv character thi(cid:374)gs that (cid:272)o(cid:374)(cid:374)ote so(cid:373)ethi(cid:374)g that"s (cid:449)(cid:396)o(cid:374)g. Identity threat can lead to negative health outcomes, self esteem issues, academic achievement, etc. Identity threat model of stigma: situatio(cid:374)al (cid:272)ues, (cid:272)olle(cid:272)ti(cid:448)e (cid:396)ep(cid:396)ese(cid:374)tatio(cid:374)s of o(cid:374)e"s stig(cid:373)a status, a(cid:374)d personal characteristics shapes appraisals of stigma-relevant situations. Having a devalued identity (devalued in society) leads to increasing the pe(cid:396)so(cid:374)"s e(cid:454)posu(cid:396)e to stressful situations (identity-threatening situations) Volitional responses: efforts to regulate emotion, cognition, physiology, circumstances that are stressful. Intentionally trying to regulate your world so the aspect of their identity is not so salient i. e. (cid:455)ou do(cid:374)"t (cid:271)la(cid:373)e. Yourself for being a target of stigma: how you cope thru volitional and non-volitional processes with your identity being threatened.
