PSY323H1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Glass Ceiling, Stereotype Threat, Subtyping
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Stereotype threat = fear of confirming negative stereotype in a situation where stereotype is relevant, thus confirmable. Disidentification: domain no longer central to one s self-concept. Self-affirmation: establishing or maintaining self-integrity and self-worth reduces st effects. Subtyping - placing exemplars who do not fit the stereotype into a group of their own. Encapsulation : putting exceptions to the rule into subcategories. Elaboration: to go beyond broad categories by elaborating on the distinct ways that people can emulate the stereotype. Evaluation: how do people feel about the different types. Gender vanguards - individuals who shed gender stereotypes. Glass ceiling: prevent advancement; 2nd glass ceiling: get same pay less responsibility. Overperformance demand: women have to do v well on masculine domain to disconfirm expectation of female incompetance (shifting standards) Sex-role spillover: behavior of expected role not rewarded. Role incongruity model of prejudice: hostile prejudice activate when mismatched roles.
