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Question 1

Critically describe the cognitive net-association theory, on which theories/hypotheses it is based and provide research examples.

Answer 1

Define theory. Describe some studies - gun experiment, extension of the frustration-aggression hypothesis. How does theory differ from other theories? Discuss in relation to other models.

Question 2

Human memory is malleable. Critically analyse this statement with reference to theory and empirical findings.

Answer 2

Analyse key effects + how memory can be influenced and distorted.
Social contagion. Misinformation paradigm. Rich false memories. Retrieval/re-exposure effect - memory reinforcement and retrieval-induced forgetting.
Loftus & Palmer - memory reconstruction rather than a response bias. Analyse conditions in which memory is more susceptible to change, explanatory mechanisms, comparison of paradigms.

Question 3

Critically discuss at least three types of contacts that can be used to reduce prejudice. Use research evidence to support your answer.

Answer 3

Contact hypothesis. Types of contact.
Context-relevant applications.
Pros + cons of each type of contact. Boundary conditions.
Descriptions of how positive + negative contact differently affect intergroup relations for (dis)advantaged groups.

Question 4

Critically evaluate the different models of dehumanisation. Use research to support your answers.

Answer 4

Different models of dehumanisation - infrahumanisation, dual model of dehumanisation, mind perception. Explain similarities, differences, how they complement each other - infra humanisation looked at primary/secondary emotions that distinguish humans from animals and that human unique looked at human-animal distinction to.
Dual model - concept of human nature/unique human.
Andrighetto - different groups were dehumanised on different types of humanness. Violence + used different models/measures.