Race, Bias, and the Media: How Perception Shapes Coverage of Violence

These flashcards cover key concepts related to race, bias, and media representation as discussed in the lecture.

Negativity Bias

The tendency to give more weight to negative experiences or information than positive.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs.

Illusory Truth Effect

The phenomenon whereby repeated exposure to a statement increases the likelihood of it being perceived as true.

Categorization

The process of grouping similar objects or individuals together to make sense of complex information.

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group of people.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment about a person or group, often not based on reason or actual experience.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, or gender.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals with low ability at a task overestimate their ability.

Cultural Bias

The interpretation of phenomena according to the standards of one’s own culture.

Polarization

The process where opinions become more extreme and divided, often hindering mutual understanding.