Stereotyping and Thought Process

Stereotypes have a great impact on what we perceive and what we are likely to encourage in others.

Confirmation bias leads us to seek confirming proof of our stereotypes, even if there are exceptions to the rule.

When a stereotype is challenged by unexpected behavior, we may only consider the individual as an exception to the rule.

<p>People associate questionable acts with an entire category based on the person's belonging to that category.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If a woman says something negative about someone at work, people might conclude that all women are gossipers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The man might consider other categories he does not share with the person, while the woman's behavior is attributed to her gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Previous stereotypes that individuals have developed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It strengthens our belief in the stereotype.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may only make us think of those exceptions as outliers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the unexpected behavior aligns with a preconceived stereotype.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People tend to attribute stable behaviors to individuals based on the categories they belong to, which can lead to stereotyping and generalizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Previous stereotypes influence the selection of categories that individuals associate with observed behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals may attribute behaviors to categories they do not belong to, such as nationality or occupation, to distance themselves from the observed behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text illustrates how individuals' thought processes lead them to associate behaviors with specific categories, contributing to the development of stereotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers