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Prejudice
a negative attitude based soley on membership of a particular group
Stereotype
a generalized belief about a group of people
Discrimination
negative actions toward individuals as a result of their membership in a particular group
Racism
prejudice and discrimination on the basis of race
Sexism
prejudice and discrimination toward individuals based on their sex
Ageism
prejudice and discrimination against people based on their age
Homophobia
prejudice and discrimination against individuals based solely on their sexual orientation
Why does prejudice and discrimination still occur?
conformity to social norms and social learning
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
expectations we have of ourselves or others that alters behaviors to match said expectations
Confirmation Bias
a tendency to search for information that confirms one's preconceptions
In-Group
group you indenting with
Out-Group
group you don't belong to
In-Group Bias
the tendency to favor our own group
Scapegoating
act of blaming an out-group when the in-group experiences frustration or is blocked from obtaining a goal
Hostile Agression
behavior intended to harm another, motivated by feelings of anger and hostility
Instrumental Agression
behavior motivated by a goal and not necessarily to cause pain
Bystander Effect
the finding that a person is less likely to provide help when there are other bystanders
Diffusion of Responsibility
the tendency for individuals to feel diminished responsibility for their actions when they are surrounded by others who are acting the same way
Prosocial Behavior
voluntary behavior with the intent to help other people
Altruism
the desire to help another person even if it involves a cost to the helper
Empathy
an understanding of another's feelings
Homophily
tendency for people to form social networks with others who are similar
Con to Homophily
limits diversity
Reciprocity
mutual exchange
Self-Disclosure
the sharing of personal information
Triangular Love Theory
3 components to define versions types of love: intimacy, passion, commitment
Consummate Love
intimacy + passion + commitment are all present
Romantic Love
passion + intimacy
Companionate Love
intimacy + commitment
friendships and family
Fatuous Love
passion + commitment
sexual
Social Exchange Theory
the theory that our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs
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