PSY220H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Implicit-Association Test, Ethnocentrism, Stereotype Threat
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Despite such progress, it is abundantly clear that the human tendencies to stereotype, harbor prejudice and engage in discrimination are still with us. Economic perspective identifies the roots of much intergroup hostility in the competing interests that set many groups apart from one another. Motivational perspective emphasizes the psychological needs and wishes that lead to intergroup conflict. Stereotypes beliefs that certain attributes are characteristic of members of particular groups. Involves thinking about a person not as an individual, but as a member of a group, and projecting what (you think) you know about the group onto your expectations about the individual. Prejudice a negative attitude or affective response toward a certain group and its individual members: prejudice involves prejudging others because they belong to a specific category. Discrimination unfair treatment of members of a particular group based on their member in that group. Involves negative or harmful behavior directed towards members of particular groups.
