[PSYC 3480] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (54 pages long!)

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Vas.Valoo

Document Summary

Stereotypes: it is a cognitive construct (that we create in our mind) that results from language and behaviour. It is constructed using our cognitive faculties, including perception: stereotypes are associated with biases in our perception, or biases we have about people, examples of stereotypes: Prejudice: term associated with stereotypes, is a negative attitude towards a person who belongs to a certain group of people. Discrimination: action or unfair treatment towards a certain individual or group of people. Biased behaviour towards people (females, in our case: stereotype: belief, prejudice: attitude, discrimination: behaviour. All three of the above result in bias. Some gender stereotypes have remained relatively unchanged since the 70"s. Attributes associated with male stereotype are more highly regarded and considered more powerful in north america. Gender-related stereotypes can guide our expectations and interpretations of other people e. Gender-related stereotypes can guide choices we make about our own behaviour.