Reducing Intergroup Conflict and Aggression

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to reducing intergroup conflict and aggression as discussed in the lecture.

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute or conflict through communication, negotiation, and compromise.

Co-operation

Working together towards a common goal or outcome to reduce conflict and promote positive relationships.

Cognitive Processes

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, crucial for information processing and perceptions in conflict.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, which can help reduce conflict and aggression.

Intergroup Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that under certain conditions, direct contact between groups can reduce prejudice.

Common Goals

Shared objectives that can help facilitate cooperation and reduce tension between different groups.

Meta-analysis of Prejudice

A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple studies to identify patterns in the relationship between contact and prejudice.

Decategorization Stage

The first stage in achieving generalization, focusing on the salience of personal identity rather than group identity.

Colorblind Ideology

The belief that racial and cultural differences should be ignored, diminishing their importance in social interactions.

Negotiations

Communication designed to reach an agreement in situations where interests are both shared and in conflict.

Integrative Solutions

Negotiation outcomes where all parties benefit, often referred to as win-win solutions.

Bias Perception

The tendency to interpret information in a way that favors one's own group or viewpoint.

Mediation

A process in which a third party helps to facilitate communication and negotiation between conflicting parties.

Face-saving

Actions taken to preserve one's dignity or reputation during discussions or negotiations.

Superordinate Identity

An identity that encompasses multiple groups, fostering unity and reducing intergroup conflict.

Rehumanizing the Out-group

The process of recognizing the humanity in members of an out-group to diminish prejudice and aggression.

Reciprocal Concessions

Offering concessions to another party during negotiations to build trust and facilitate agreement.