Formation and Effects of Stereotypes (Sociocultural)

Question 1

Stereotype

Answer 1

Generalization about a person’s characteristics based solely on their group membership

Question 2

Cognitive bias

Answer 2

A pattern of thinking that makes errors and is not fully rational

Question 3

Illusory correlation

Answer 3

The perception of a relationship between group and behavior where there was none

Question 4

Confirmation bias

Answer 4

Actively seeking out or being more likely to notice information/events consistent with preconceived ideas

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Self fulfilling prophecy

Answer 5

The potential for a false stereotype to become more accurate due to expectations

Question 6

Prejudice

Answer 6

Negative emotional attitude help towards members of a specific social group based on the fact they’re in that group

Question 7

Discrimination

Answer 7

Negative actions directed towards those that belong to a certain group

Question 8

Stereotype threat

Answer 8

Occurs when one is in a situation where there is a risk of being judge stereotypically or fear of doing something that would confirm the stereotype

Question 9

Spotlight anxiety

Answer 9

Emotional distress and pressure that comes from being observed, performing to audience

Question 10

Memory distortion

Answer 10

Brain creates false memories through incorrect processing of schema