PSYCH 360 Lecture Notes - Implicit-Association Test, In-Group Favoritism, Ingroups And Outgroups

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The three components of an attitude: cognitive (stereotypes, affective (prejudice, behavioral (discrimination) Stereotypes generalized beliefs about a group as a whole. What is the purpose of stereotyping: quick thinking, providing a basis for immediate action in uncertain circumstances, efficient, and allows people to cognitively engage in other necessary activities. Kernel of truth hypothesis considers whether stereotypes that people commonly hold may, in fact, be partially accurate. Prejudice attitudes towards members of specific groups that directly or indirectly suggest they deserve an inferior social status. Explicit prejudice prejudicial attitudes that are consciously held, even if they are not publicly expressed. The iat measures prejudice associations between racial groups and finds that stereotypes are learned. It measures bias by bringing to light implicit prejudices. An attribute that serves to discredit a person in the eyes of others. Courtesy stigma a stigma acquired as a result of being related to a person with a stigma.

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