Attitudes & Prejudice Flashcards
Prejudice
A consistent negative attitude towards a group of people based on false or misleading evidence
Discrimination
prejudice expressed through behaviour
attitude
a positive or negative evaluation of an attitude object
Stereotypes
The thought that certain groups have particular characteristics typical of them .
internal attributions
traits, ability, motivation, attitude, mood
External attributions
Environment, situation, luck, actions or another person
Structure of attitudes
A: Affective
B: Behavioual
C: Cognitive
Function of attitudes
make decisions easier, make sense of our relationships with others
Effects of prejudice and discrimination
Low self esteem, disadvantagem self fulfilling prophecies, violence and genocide
How to reduce prejudice
Education intergroup contact superordinate goals direct experience cognitive interventions
Types of discrimination and prejudice
Sexism Racism Ageism homophobia disability
