Lecture on Stereotyping, Prejudice, & Discrimination

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on the lecture notes.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's group, affecting performance.

Ingroup Favoritism

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those of others.

Implicit Association Test (IAT)

A test designed to measure implicit attitudes and biases towards various social groups.

Subtyping

Creating a subcategory of a stereotype to maintain a positive perception of an individual who does not fit the general stereotype.

Outgroup Homogeneity Effect

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than members of the ingroup.

Devine’s Dissociation Model

A dual process model of stereotyping that distinguishes between automatic stereotype activation and controlled responses.

Robber’s Cave Study

A study exploring group conflict and cooperation among boys divided into two groups, showcasing ingroup and outgroup dynamics.

Shooter Bias

The tendency to incorrectly identify an armed target based on their race due to implicit biases.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which physical characteristics are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.

Reciprocity

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially in social relationships.

Novelty in Relationships

The introduction of new, stimulating experiences into a relationship to enhance satisfaction.

Bystander Effect

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A social psychological phenomenon where people mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from others.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A social phenomenon wherein individuals in a group feel less compelled to take action due to the belief that others will do so.

Gottman’s 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Four negative communication patterns—criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling—that predict relationship failure.