Social behaviour

Question 1

What factors are involved in person perception?

Answer 1

1. judgement of appearance.
2. cultural differences.
3. social media exposure.

Question 2

What are the consequences of stereotypes?

Answer 2

1. genuine differences masked by stereotyped similarities.

2. genuine similarities masked by stereotyped differences.

Question 3

Explain the stereotype content model (Fisde 2015).

Answer 3

This model categorizes the contents of stereotypes based on the dimensions of warmth and competence (pity, pride, envy and disgust).

Question 4

Explain prejudice.

Answer 4

There are two forms of prejudice: explicit and implicit prejudice.
- kinship sentiment.
- competition between groups.
- authoritarian personality.
This is also involved in political beliefs, where the right-wing is seen as more prejudiced and biased.

Question 5

Explain the difference between institutional discrimination and systemic inequalities.

Answer 5

Institutional discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a particular group in a society, organization or institution.
Systemic inequalities refer to the benefit of one particular group based on how the system is set up.

Question 6

What social biases are prevalent in society.

Answer 6

1. racial bias in image previews.
2. racial bias in the housing market.
3. racial disparity in economics.
4. microaggressions.
5. inequalities in science.
6. shooter bias.

Question 7

How do you reduce prejudice?

Answer 7

1. the luxury of anti-negro prejudice.
2. contact hypothesis
3. implicit bias training.
4. blue and brown eyes bias study.
5. le leçon de discrimination
6. het grote racisme experiment.