PSYCH 360 Chapter Notes -Illusory Correlation, Subtyping, Stereotype Threat
13 Mar 2013
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Stereotypes are beliefs that certain attributes are characteristic of members of particular groups. Prejudice refers to the attitudinal and affective response toward a certain group and its individual members. Discrimination refers to negative or harmful behavior directed toward members of particular groups. Involves unfair treatment of others, treatment based not on people"s character or abilities, but on their membership in a group. Rejection of explicitly racist beliefs while maintaining an enduring suspicion of discomfort with or animosity toward african-americans. Many surveys and polls are out there attempting to gauge individual feelings and judgments towards others but in many cases some may not feel confident in sharing their true feelings in the setting provided. To prevent feelings of uneasiness, social psychologists have created these newer tests; From an economic standpoint, groups develop prejudices about one another and discriminate against each other when they compete for material resources. Acknowledges that groups sometimes confront real conflict over what are essentially economic issues.
