Prejudice & Stereotyping

Cognitive component of prejudice

Beliefs about a group, often manifested as stereotypes.

Stereotype

A simplified and often exaggerated idea of what a group of people are like.

Affective component of prejudice

Negative feelings toward another group, which may include dislike or disgust.

Behavioral component of prejudice

Discrimination or denial of opportunities based on prejudice.

Kernel of Truth Argument

The idea that stereotypes contain a seed of truth but are often gross exaggerations.

Face-ism

A media portrayal phenomenon where men are shown focusing on their faces and women on their bodies.

Aversive racism

A concept suggesting individuals may have negative feelings toward minority groups despite wanting to maintain a non-prejudiced self-image.

Stereotype threat

The risk of conforming to stereotypes about one's social group, which can affect performance.

Self-fulfilling prophecies

Instances where our expectations of a person alter our interactions, thus influencing their behavior to align with those expectations.