Module 44-45 Flashcards
Is an unjustified negative
attitude toward some group and its members
prejudice
Explicit prejudice in North America has – over time.
decreased
social roots of prejudice
social inequalities, just-world phenomenon, and stereotypes
Good is rewarded and evil is punished.
just-world phenomenon
stereotypes – inequalities
rationalize
– prepares people to identify with a group.
Evolution
Social definition of who we are—and are not
ingroup
favoring of our own group
ingroup bias
negative attitude
prejudice
negative behavior
discrimination
Proposes that when things go wrong, finding someone to blame can provide an outlet for anger
scapegoat theory
- Evidence from animal studies and twin studies; genetic Y chromosome genetic marker; MAOA gene
- Alcohol associated with aggressive responses to frustration
genetic influence of aggression
Neural systems facilitate or inhibit – when provoked
aggression
Aggression more likely to occur with – lobe damage
frontal
Testosterone linked with irritability, assertiveness, impulsiveness, and low tolerance for frustration; alcohol effect
biochemical influence of aggression