PSY220H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Minimal Group Paradigm, Realistic Conflict Theory, Implicit-Association Test
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Christopher columbus"s diary entry saying that the people of the new land are well built, and would make good slaves. He was on his way to developing a positive stereotype about the people because they were nice. But they were different which led him to be prejudiced against the islanders. Humans have made mainly advancements since then. Slavery is pretty much abolished, races and religions mix, and the us even elected a coloured president. Despite progress, it is abundantly clear that the human tendencies to stereotype, harbour prejudice, and engage in discrimination are still with us. There will never be a single, comprehensive theory of stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination. Takes into account the frequent conflict between people"s consciously held beliefs and values and their quick, reflexive reactions to members of specific racial, ethnic, occupational, or other demographics. They are often complementary elements of a complete analysis. Stereotypes: beliefs that certain attributes are characteristic of members of particular groups.
