Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
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What differentiates prejudice from stereotypes?

  • Stereotypes are always negative, whereas prejudice can be neutral.
  • Prejudice is a cognitive component, while stereotypes are behavioral.
  • Prejudice involves negative attitudes, while stereotypes involve negative associations. (correct)
  • Prejudice is only about explicit behaviors, while stereotypes are explicitly conscious.

    • What best describes discrimination?

  • Negative emotional responses towards a group.
  • Unconscious biases that influence behavior subtly.
  • Positive or negative associations with specific social categories.
  • Negative behaviors directed at a specific group. (correct)

    • Which statement accurately describes stigma?

  • It involves the automatic preference for one's own group.
  • It is primarily systemic and not related to individual identities.
  • It is a conscious and deliberate attitude towards others.
  • It occurs when an individual has a devalued identity in a specific context. (correct)

    • How do explicit prejudice and implicit prejudice differ?

    <p>Explicit prejudice is conscious and controllable, whereas implicit prejudice is automatic and less controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of in-group/out-group dynamics?

    <p>It can be influenced by any social category people belong to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stereotype threat?

    <p>The fear of acting in a way that confirms a stereotype.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition does contact hypothesis work best?

    <p>When groups share common goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a condition for the contact hypothesis to be effective?

    <p>Individual competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the common ingroup identity model suggest?

    <p>Groups should be encouraged to see themselves as part of a larger group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for effective self-control of prejudice according to the self-regulation of prejudice responses model?

    <p>Intrinsic motivation to control prejudicial thoughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is representation important in addressing prejudices?

    <p>It helps change values and norms in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of implicit bias training?

    <p>It typically fails to address deep-rooted biases effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the systemic factors of structural support promote in intergroup interactions?

    <p>Contact and cooperation among groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the glass ceiling in the context of women's advancement in organizations?

    <p>A barrier preventing women from reaching the highest organizational levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the glass cliff refer to in organizational dynamics?

    <p>Women CEOs being appointed when a company is struggling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory describes the breeding of hostility directly from competition for resources?

    <p>Realistic Conflict Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of the Minimal Groups Paradigm in social psychology?

    <p>Random assignments to groups lead to favoritism and derogation even without meaningful differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the concept of race described in the context of social dynamics?

    <p>It varies significantly based on cultural and contextual factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation is group status considered a resource?

    <p>When a group holds power or significant influence in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers own-group favoritism as discussed in the content?

    <p>Visual cues of otherness in appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Relative Deprivation Theory?

    <p>The perception of resource disparities resulting in discontent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theory of planned behavior emphasize as predictors of behavioral intentions?

    <p>Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mere exposure effect?

    <p>The tendency to favor familiar stimuli over unfamiliar ones after repeated contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario are attitudes most likely to predict behavior?

    <p>When the attitude measures address specific behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of persuasion is characterized by the use of facts and logical reasoning?

    <p>Central route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individualistic and collectivist cultural attitudes affect behavior?

    <p>Individualistic cultures show more correspondence between attitudes and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically happens when weak arguments are presented in the central route of persuasion?

    <p>They are more likely to reinforce existing beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is perceived behavioral control?

    <p>An individual's belief about their ability to execute behaviors required to produce specific outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant effect of the dual processing model in persuasion?

    <p>It allows for different levels of cognitive engagement in persuasive messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the norm of reciprocity imply about people's responses to requests?

    <p>The quality of the favor received does not impact the likelihood of compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves making a large request first, followed by a smaller request?

    <p>Door-in-the-face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'foot in the door' technique rely on for effectiveness?

    <p>Securing commitment through a small initial request.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which influence technique relies on individuals wanting to maintain a consistent self-image?

    <p>Commitment and consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the concept of 'That's-not-all', what is typically provided to the individual?

    <p>A complimentary item along with a request.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main psychological mechanism behind the 'lowballing' technique?

    <p>Securing mental commitment that makes it hard to withdraw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does social proof utilize to influence behavior?

    <p>Conformity to perceived group behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'bait and switch' tactic typically involve?

    <p>Offering a popular product and then replacing it with something less desirable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

    • Stereotypes: Beliefs about a group (cognitive component). Can be positive, negative, or neutral.
    • Prejudice: Negative attitudes toward a group (affective component). Involves valence—the group is deemed bad.
    • Discrimination: Negative behavior towards a group (behavioral component). Involves differential treatment. Usually explicit.
    • Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination can occur independently.
    • Stigma: A devalued identity. Happens when any aspect of an individual's identity is devalued.

    Racism and Sexism

    • Individual Racism/Sexism: Prejudiced attitudes and behaviors toward individuals based on their race/sex.
    • Systemic Racism/Sexism: Institutional or cultural practices that reinforce one group's dominance over another.

    In-Group/Out-Group Dynamics

    • Social categories can create in-group/out-group dynamics.
    • These dynamics can change based on social context.

    Types of Prejudice

    • Explicit Prejudice: Consciously held and expressed negative attitudes.
    • Implicit Prejudice: Automatic, unconscious, and difficult-to-control associations between groups. Everyone has it.

    The Biological Basis of Prejudice

    • Our ancestors lived in hunter-gatherer societies and had limited contact with other groups.
    • Outsiders were considered dangerous due to potential disease, resource theft, and conflict.
    • Appearance-based signals of "outsiderness" were used to identify danger and trigger in-group favoritism.
    • This evolutionary adaptive behavior persists in modern times, but the signifiers of otherness have changed.
    • The concept of race is a social construct, not a biological one.

    Theories of Prejudice

    • Robbers Cave Experiment: Demonstrated how group identity formation can lead to intergroup conflict and how superordinate goals can foster cooperation.
    • Realistic Conflict Theory: Competition for resources between groups breeds hostility.
    • Relative Deprivation Theory: Perceived resource disparities, regardless of actual resources, can lead to conflict. We compare ourselves to others and feel deprived if we perceive ourselves as having less.
    • Social Identity Theory: Desire for a positive social identity leads us to favor our own groups and devalue outgroups.

    Minimal Group Paradigm

    • Randomly assigned groups, even with meaningless distinctions, lead to in-group favoritism and outgroup derogation.
    • Demonstrates that group conflict doesn't require real differences or existing stereotypes.

    Stereotype Threat

    • Fear of acting in a manner consistent with negative stereotypes.
    • Can negatively impact performance, even if the person doesn't believe the stereotype.

    Reducing Prejudice

    • Contact Hypothesis: Simple, regular contact between groups can reduce prejudice and discrimination.
      • Effective when groups have equal status, common goals, cooperative activities, and structural support.
    • Common Ingroup Identity Model: Recategorizing different groups as members of a more inclusive, superordinate group can improve relations.

    Self-Regulation of Prejudice

    • Self-Regulation of Prejudice Responses Model: People can learn to control prejudice through conscious effort.
      • Extrinsic motivation: Driven by a desire to appear non-prejudiced.
      • Intrinsic motivation: Driven by genuine moral principles.

    Persuasion via Communication

    • Mere Exposure Effect: Repeated exposure to something increases liking, as long as it's positive or neutral.
    • Persuasion: Process of attitude change.

    Dual Processing Model of Persuasion

    • Central Route: Uses facts, logic, and requires higher thought to interpret messages.
    • Peripheral Route: Utilizes surface-level cues and heuristics, requiring less mental effort.

    Six Weapons of Influence (Robert Cialdini)

    • Reciprocity: Influenced by the norm of reciprocity—returning favors.
      • Door-in-the-face technique: Starting with a large, unreasonable request followed by the real request.
      • That's-not-all: Sweetening the offer with additional benefits.
    • Commitment and Consistency: Desire to appear consistent in behavior and beliefs.
      • Foot-in-the-door: Small initial request followed by a larger request.
      • Lowballing: Changing the offer to a higher cost after commitment.
      • Bait-and-switch: Replacing the initial offer with a less desirable option.
      • Labeling: Assigning a label to someone to encourage consistent behavior.
    • Social Proof: Influenced by what others are doing.
      • Uses normative social influence - conformity to get compliance.

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    Explore the concepts of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination in this quiz. Understand the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components and how these elements relate to racism and sexism. Analyze in-group and out-group dynamics and the types of prejudice that can manifest in society.

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