PS287 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Role Conflict, Stereotype Threat, Structural Level
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Definition: stereotype threat is the fear of conforming to a negative stereotype about one"s group membership, thus performing badly in a domain in which one feels identified (e. g. , math, sport, etc. ) Say something in own words: turnitin catches plagiarism". Read through for typos, etc. (effect vs. affect) Use the writing centre or the library as resources to improve written work. At least two levels of analysis: dispositional level: characteristics of person, e. g. , women"s relationships more intimate due to more self-disclosure, structural level: positions in society of men have more cross-sex friendships due to working outside. Quantity of friendships: size of network: no difference between gender by age, concept of friendship may differ for men and women. Quality of friendships: differences often overstated. Study of friendship limited by its focus on middle-class, straight, white people. Differences appear due to culture, race/ethnicity, social class, age, stage in life cycle.
