Models of Prejudice and Discrimination & Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Prejudice is not the same for every group
Instead, prejudice based on the threat posed by the group

  • Different emotional and behavioral reactions based on specific threat

Groups → Threats → Emotions → Behaviors

A

Socio-functional model

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Processing information about others is a two-step process

  1. Stereotypes are automatically triggered
  2. We control whether or not we accept the stereotype

If we are distracted, overwhelmed, or not paying attention, then we don’t control → stereotyping

A

Dissociation model

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Contact between members of different groups leads to more positive intergroup attitudes

  • Requires equal status
  • Best if friendships form
A

Contact hypothesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Sometimes more than contact is required

Was necessary because of superordinate goals

  • Shared goal that can be attained if the 2 groups work together
A

cooperation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

shared goals that necessitate cooperative effort

  • Pool money to watch movie
  • Pull their bus out of the mud
A

Superordinate goals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly