Lecture 9: Prejudice - PSYCH260: Social Psychobiology

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination as discussed in Lecture 9 of PSYCH260: Social Psychobiology.

in-group

A group that one belongs to and/or identifies with, often referred to as 'us'.

out-group

A group that one does NOT belong to or identify with, often referred to as 'them'.

prejudice

A preconceived negative emotional judgment of a group and its individual members.

stereotype

Generalized beliefs about members of social groups; oversimplified and fixed images of particular people or things.

discrimination

Unjustified negative behaviors directed toward others based on their group membership.

implicit prejudice

Unconscious feelings of prejudice that may not be immediately recognized by the individual.

explicit prejudice

Conscious feelings of prejudice that an individual is aware of.

stereotype threat

The fear that one might confirm negative stereotypes held by others about one's group.

ambivalent discrimination

A form of discrimination characterized by a self-view as fair, but feelings of anxiety and discomfort about certain groups.

outgroup homogeneity

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which members of outgroups are similar to each other.

social identity theory

The theory that a person's self-esteem is influenced by the groups they belong to.

microaggressions

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions.

institutionalized discrimination

Discrimination that is embedded in the policies and practices of societal institutions.

self-regulation theory

The conscious personal management of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reach anti-biased goals.

perspective taking

An approach that involves considering the viewpoint and experiences of outgroup members to reduce bias.

jigsaw classroom

An educational technique aimed at reducing prejudice by having students work together on learning tasks.