Stereotyping & Prejudice II

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, definitions, and theories related to stereotyping and prejudice, particularly regarding implicit biases and their measurement.

Implicit Association Test (IAT)

A psychological assessment tool that measures the strength of associations between concepts, often used to evaluate implicit biases.

Counterstereotypic

Representing or relating to ideas that oppose commonly held stereotypes.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can adversely affect performance.

Ambivalent Sexism

A theory proposing that sexism is composed of two opposing forms: benevolent sexism and hostile sexism.

Benevolent Sexism

A belief that women are pure and morally superior to men, and therefore need to be protected.

Hostile Sexism

Negative attitudes towards women, characterized by dislike of women in power and beliefs about women's entitlement to benefits.

Attributional Ambiguity

The uncertainty a person experiences regarding the reasons for others' behavior towards them, especially when they belong to a stigmatized group.

Contact Hypothesis

The theory that increased contact between different racial or ethnic groups can reduce prejudice.

Colorblindness

An ideology that advocates ignoring racial and ethnic differences to eliminate discrimination.

Multiculturalism

An ideology that recognizes, appreciates, and seeks to understand the differences among racial and ethnic groups.