Social Approach: Social Categorisation Flashcards

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What is social categorisation?

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Dividing people into groups based on shared characteristics.

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Wha are in/out groups?

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Groups we perceive ourselves to be members of (in group) or not (out group).

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What are stereotypes?

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A fixed view of someone based on perceived membership of a social category.

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What is prejudice and descrimination?

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Negative attitudes and harmful behaviour directed at groups or member groups due to perceived shared characteristics.

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