Reducing Intergroup Conflict and Aggression

A set of flashcards focused on key vocabulary and concepts related to reducing intergroup conflict and aggression, drawn from the provided lecture notes.

Reducing intergroup conflict

Strategies aimed at diminishing hostility and promoting coexistence between diverse groups.

Co-operative norms

Standards and expectations that promote cooperation and collective behavior among group members.

Cognitive processes

Mental processes that influence how individuals perceive and interpret information.

Affective processes

Emotional factors that impact behavior and interpersonal interactions, such as empathy.

Contact Hypothesis

The theory proposing that intergroup contact can lead to a reduction in prejudice and improvement in group relations under specific conditions.

Meta-analysis of prejudice

A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple studies to assess the relationship between intergroup contact and prejudice.

Subtyping

A cognitive process whereby individuals from a stereotyped group are seen as exceptions to the generalized stereotype, hindering generalization.

Colorblind ideology

A belief that ignores racial and cultural differences in favor of viewing individuals solely as individuals, diminishing the importance of group identities.

Empathy

The capacity to understand and share the feelings of another, which can reduce aggression and promote prosocial behavior.

Negotiations

A communication process aimed at reaching an agreement while balancing shared and opposing interests.

Distributive solutions

Negotiation outcomes where resources are divided among parties, often seen as win-lose solutions.

Integrative solutions

Negotiation results that fulfill the interests of both parties, leading to mutually beneficial outcomes.

Mediation

A process involving a neutral third party to facilitate communication and conflict resolution between disputing parties.

Ingroup favoritism

The tendency to favor individuals within one's own group over those in out-groups.

Recategorization

A strategy involving redefining group boundaries to promote a shared identity among conflicting parties.

GRIT

Graduated and Reciprocated Initiatives in Tension Reduction; a strategy for conflict de-escalation based on making small, reciprocal concessions.