factors affecting prejudice Flashcards
what is personality?
a set of traits that remain the same over time
how does RWA affect prejudice?
more likely to look down on those who does not share the same values as them and their perceived authority figure so will be prejudiced towards them
how does SDO affect prejudice?
people with this trait believe that social hierarchies should be adhered to so if someone opposes this belief then they are more likely to be prejudiced towards them
what is openness?
degree of curiosity
what is conscientiousness?
tendency to be organised
what is extraversion?
tendency to seek the company of others
what is agreeableness?
trusting and helping nature
what is neuroticism?
how prone someone is to psychological stress
how do social norms affect prejudice?
if someone was to oppose the stereotypical and acceptable way of behaving, they are more likely to be susceptible to prejudice
which culture is most likely to be prejudiced?
collectivist
