Questions and Answers
What is Social Categorization?
Which of the following is an example of In-Groups and Out-Groups?
What is prejudice?
A negative attitude towards people based upon the group they associate themselves with.
How do children learn prejudice?
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Evaluations towards in-groups are typically negative.
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What occurs in the Robber's Cave Experiment?
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What is The Ultimate Attribution Error?
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Study Notes
Social Categorization
- Social categorization involves grouping individuals based on shared characteristics.
Types of Social Categorization
- In-Groups: Groups individuals identify with, sharing similar traits.
- Out-Groups: Groups individuals do not belong to, often leading to biases.
- Example: A supporter identifies as part of the “Crows” (In-Group) and sees “Port” supporters as an Out-Group.
Prejudice and Discrimination
- Prejudice refers to negative attitudes towards individuals based on group association.
- Discrimination represents negative behaviors directed at individuals targeted by prejudice.
- Both arise from schemas and stereotypes.
Prejudice is Learnt
- Children often adopt negative attitudes and prejudices from parental influence.
- Repeated reinforcement of such attitudes within the family context makes them socially acceptable.
In-groups vs Out-groups
- Individuals generally exhibit more favorable evaluations towards their in-groups compared to out-groups.
- Negative evaluations of out-group members contribute to stereotypes and discrimination.
The Robber's Cave Experiment
- Conducted with 22 boys divided into two similar groups during a summer camp.
- The boys competed against each other for prizes, leading to the formation of opposing teams.
- This competition fostered negative attitudes and discriminatory behavior between the groups.
The Ultimate Attribution Error
- This concept describes the tendency to make erroneous broad generalizations about an entire group based on the behavior of individual members.
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Explore the concepts of social categorization through key flashcards that define essential terms and types. This quiz will help enhance your understanding of in-groups and out-groups, as well as their relevance to prejudice and social identity. Perfect for students of social psychology!
