Intergroup Bias and Stereotyping

These flashcards cover important concepts related to intergroup bias, stereotyping, and their impacts on society, as discussed in the lecture.

institutionalized bias?

Differential access to goods, services, and opportunities of society based on group membership.

Define personally mediated bias.

Prejudice and discrimination against others based on their group membership.

internalized bias?

Acceptance by members of stigmatized groups of negative messages about their abilities or worth.

What are the three levels of intergroup bias identified by Jones (2000)?

Institutionalized bias, personally mediated bias, and internalized bias.

ingroup favoritism?

The tendency for people to favor ingroup members over outgroup members.

outgroup homogeneity effect?

The tendency to perceive more variability among ingroups than outgroups.

stereotype threat?

The apprehension experienced by members of a group that their behavior might confirm a stereotype about their group.

Explain the Dissociation Model of stereotyping.

A dual process model where stereotype knowledge is activated automatically, and a conscious decision is needed to override those thoughts.

How does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) function?

Measures the strength of the association between groups and positive vs. negative words based on response speed.

What is stereotype threat and how might it affect performance?

Worrying about confirming a stereotype can distract individuals and hinder their performance in tasks.