DAY 8: Stereotypes & Prejudice

This set of flashcards covers key terminology and concepts related to stereotypes and prejudice as discussed in social psychology.

Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs about groups.

Stereotyping

Applying group beliefs to an individual.

Prejudice

Negative attitude towards a group or its members.

Discrimination

Negative behavior based on group membership.

Implicit Biases

Unconscious beliefs affecting behavior.

Implicit Association Test (IAT)

Test measuring implicit biases.

Social Psychology

Study of how people think, feel, and behave socially.

Stereotype Activation

Automatic recall of stereotypes.

Evolutionary Basis of Belonging

Human evolutionary drive to belong to a group.

Explicit Measurement

Direct attitude measurement (e.g., self-report).

Implicit Measurement

Indirect attitude assessment (e.g., reaction times).

Shooter Bias

Differential response to targets based on race and armament.

Strategies to Reduce Prejudice

Interventions to decrease bias and discrimination.

Modern Racism Scale

Tool for measuring racial attitudes.