Stereotyping and Prejudice Lecture Notes

The flashcards provide key definitions and concepts related to stereotyping and prejudice, including theories, terms, and psychological effects.

Prejudice

Negative (or positive) feelings toward a group or individual based solely on group membership.

Discrimination

Any behavior directed toward persons based solely on group membership.

Stereotypes

Beliefs associated with persons based solely on group membership.

Social Identity Theory

Theory that social groups to which we belong are a big part of our identity, which includes ingroups and outgroups.

Realistic Conflict Theory

The idea that competition for limited resources leads to hostility between groups.

Social Learning Theory

Theory that prejudice can be learned from observing others' behavior.

Implicit Associations Task (IAT)

A test designed to measure unconscious biases by examining the speed of pairing concepts.

Stereotype Threat

A psychological phenomenon where fear of confirming negative stereotypes negatively affects performance.

Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that under certain conditions, direct contact between hostile groups can reduce prejudice.

Superordinate Goals

Goals that require the cooperation of two or more parties to achieve, promoting intergroup harmony.