Brewer & Miller (1984) Decategorisation Model Quiz

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What is the central idea behind Brewer & Miller's Decategorisation model?

Promoting stereotypes about minority groups

Creating a superordinate group to encompass existing groups

Emphasizing positive interpersonal relationships between different racial or cultural groups (correct)

Encouraging group categorization

According to Gaertner et al. (1989), what is the main flaw in Brewer & Miller's Decategorisation model?

It promotes intergroup friendships

It focuses on emphasizing differences between groups

It ignores the importance of group affiliations (correct)

It encourages creating atypical instances

How does the Recategorization Model differ from the Decategorisation model?

It emphasizes creating a superordinate group (correct)

It encourages atypical behavior

It focuses on contradicting stereotypes

It promotes prolonged interactions between groups

Why do Gaertner et al. argue that purely interpersonal interactions between different groups are unrealistic?

People are bound to remember their own racial or cultural affiliations Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in the Recategorization Model that aims to improve intergroup relations?

Creating a common superordinate group Signup and view all the answers

How does Brewer & Miller's Decategorisation model suggest challenging negative stereotypes about minority groups?

Through prolonged and intimate interpersonal interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can help improve intergroup relations?

Having a common enemy Signup and view all the answers

What strategy does the Representativeness Model proposed by Brown & Hewstone support?

Bringing people together from different groups while highlighting their representativeness Signup and view all the answers

In the context of intergroup relations, what did Allport suggest regarding the relationship between groups?

Groups should be positively interdependent and strive towards common goals Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological mediators are associated with reducing prejudice through intergroup contact?

Empathy and perspective taking Signup and view all the answers

What technique was used to integrate Mexican and White children in the classroom according to the text?

Jigsaw Method Signup and view all the answers

How does the Jigsaw Method encourage interdependency among children in the classroom?

By assigning unique subunits to each child and requiring them to share knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brewer & Miller's Decategorisation Model

Aims to reduce intergroup bias by encouraging individuals to focus on personal identities rather than group memberships.
Challenges negative stereotypes by promoting understanding and personal connections with minority groups.

Flaw in Brewer & Miller's Model

Gaertner et al. (1989) argue that the model may overlook the importance of group identity, leading to insufficient focus on the broader social context in which intergroup relations occur.

Recategorization Model

Recategorization differs by promoting the merging of group identities, creating a superordinate group to foster inclusivity and shared identity among formerly separate groups.

Critique of Interpersonal Interactions

Gaertner et al. claim that purely interpersonal interactions ignore systemic factors that shape group dynamics and relations, making them unrealistic for achieving long-term change.

Key Factor in Recategorization Model

The emphasis on shared identities serves to improve intergroup relations by fostering a sense of unity and belonging across former divides.

Challenging Negative Stereotypes

The Decategorisation model suggests that by focusing on personal interactions and individual qualities, negative assumptions about minority groups can be dismantled.

Factors for Improving Intergroup Relations

Strategies improving intergroup relations include promoting common goals, fostering cooperative activities, and facilitating positive interactions between groups.

Representativeness Model Strategy

Proposed by Brown & Hewstone, the model supports the strategy of encouraging interactions that emphasize diverse and representative interactions across groups.

Allport’s Suggestion on Group Relations

Allport posited that positive intergroup relations rely on equal status, common goals, cooperation, and support from authorities, which help diminish prejudice.

Psychological Mediators for Reducing Prejudice

Key mediators include increased empathy, reduced anxiety, and enhanced understanding through meaningful contact between different groups.

Integration Technique for Children

A technique used was structured, cooperative learning environments to promote interaction and mutual dependence among students of different backgrounds.

Jigsaw Method and Interdependency

The Jigsaw Method encourages interdependency by assigning each child a unique piece of information necessary for completing a group task, fostering collaboration and social bonding.

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Test your knowledge on Brewer & Miller's Decategorisation Model proposed in 1984, which emphasizes positive interpersonal relationships between members of different racial or cultural groups to challenge negative stereotypes and highlight similarities. Explore the central idea of prolonged and intimate interactions fostering understanding and unity among diverse groups.