Unit 4.2: Social Psychology and Personality

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Social Psychology and Personality, focusing on attitudes, stereotypes, prejudice, and related biases.

Attitude

Your evaluation of something, including feelings, beliefs, and actions.

Stereotype

A belief about a whole group of people, often oversimplified and incorrect.

Prejudice

A negative feeling or attitude towards a group and its members, judging before knowing.

Discrimination

Unfair action or treatment based on prejudice.

Implicit Attitudes

Attitudes we have without realizing it, influencing our behavior unconsciously.

Ingroup

The groups you belong to, often associated with favoritism.

Outgroup

The groups you do not belong to, often viewed as different or inferior.

In-Group Bias

The tendency to favor those within your own group.

Out-Group Homogeneity Bias

The tendency to view outgroup members as all the same.

Cognitive Dissonance

The uncomfortable feeling when actions do not match beliefs or when holding conflicting beliefs.

Belief Perseverance

The persistence of a belief despite evidence to the contrary.

Scapegoat Theory

The idea that members of a powerful group blame less powerful groups for their problems.

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to judge other cultures based on the standards of one's own culture.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs.

Cognitive Load

The amount of information a person is thinking about and processing at a given time.