PSY322H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ingroups And Outgroups
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Predicted that white has higher self-esteem than black people, however they found out that they report similar levels of self-esteem. Being a part of a stigmatized group must have some protective mechanisms, they need to do something to maintain their self-esteem. Why is self-esteem not lower among stigmatized individuals: engage in self-protective external attributions. Attributing outcomes to other variables other than the self. It is not me who has a problem; it is just that the other person is prejudiced. Attribute negative outcomes to prejudice: make social comparisons with in-group. It is not fair to compare to an advantaged out-group. Compare with people in your in-group: selective valuing and de-valuing of performance dimensions. Protect against discrimination for the stereotyped negative performances. Selectively do something that they are stereotyped well to do. Stigmatized people"s chronic uncertainty: motives for others behaviour. Innocent until proven guilty vs. guilty until proven innocent.
