Key Terms

Question 1

What’s a stereotype?

Answer 1

1. A negative thought about someone or something based on judgement from society

Question 2

What is prejudice?

Answer 2

1. Thoughts and beliefs about people or groups without an experience

Question 3

What is discrimination?

Answer 3

1. The act of prejudice, eg calling someone racist slurs

Question 4

What is social categorisation?

Answer 4

1. The social groups that we place people in depending on their shared characteristics

Question 5

What is self concept?

Answer 5

1. How you think about and perceive yourself
2. Influenced by others
3. The judgement of others matters

Question 6

What is self esteem?

Answer 6

1. How one values themselves and the extent to which they accept and like themselves

Question 7

What is self image?

Answer 7

1. How you view yourself