PSY SOCIAL PSYCH FINAL Flashcards
1
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What is Prejudice?
A
A preconceived NEGATIVE judgment of a group and it’s individual members.
2
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What is a Sterotype?
A
A belief about the personal attributes of a group of people.
3
Q
What are things we need to consider about Stereotypes?
A
- overgeneralized
- inaccurate
- resistant to new info
4
Q
Unjustified negative behavior toward a group of people or it’s members is called _________.
A
Discrimination
5
Q
What is Institutional Racism?
A
Institutional practices that subordinate people.
6
Q
What is Racism?
A
An individuals prejudicial attitude and discriminatory behavior toward people of a given race.
7
Q
What is sexism?
A
An individuals prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory behavior toward people of a given Sex.
