Prejudice & Discrimination

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Prejudice

An unfair and usually negative attitude toward a group.

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Stereotype

A generalized belief about a group (sometimes true but often overgeneralized).

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Discrimination

Unfair negative behavior toward a group.

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Just-world phenomenon

The belief that people get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

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Ingroup

“Us,” the group we belong to.

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Outgroup

“Them,” a group seen as different from ours.

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Ingroup bias

Favoring our own group over others.

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Aggression

Behavior meant to harm someone physically or emotionally.

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Frustration-aggression principle

Frustration (being blocked from a goal) leads to anger, which can lead to aggression.

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Social script

A cultural "guide" for how to act in certain situations (e.g., how to behave on a date).