S3) Stereotypes Flashcards
1
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What are stereotypes?
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- Stereotypes are generalisations we make about specific social groups, and members of those groups
- Stereotypes overlook individuality
2
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How do stereotypes affect how we store memories and organise knowledge?
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- Saving ‘processing power’
- Allows anticipation
- Avoids ‘information overload’
3
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Why are stereotypes problematic?
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- Prone to an emphasis on negative traits
- Resistant to change
- Broadly correct but can be erroneous
4
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Explain the role of groups in forming stereotypes
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- Groups are a source of self-identity & self-esteem
- Assign people to categories to help understand social environment
- Social comparison builds self-esteem
5
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What is negative about forming groups in relation to stereotypes?
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Negative bias in many stereotypes leads to prejudice:
- Focuses on negative attributes of people from other social groups
- Focuses on positive attributes of people in their own
6
Q
Using their individual definitions, illustrate the link between stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
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- Stereotypes (cognitive component) – organisation of semantic knowledge in schemata
- Prejudice (evaluative component) – attitudes & pre-judgement often based on negative stereotypes
- Discrimination (behavioural component) – behaving differently with people from different groups
7
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Identify 3 situations when we most likely to rely on stereotypes
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- Under time pressure
- Fatigued
- Sufferring information overload
8
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How can we challenge negative stereotypes?
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- Get to know members of other groups helps challenge negative stereotypes
- Reflective practice