social cognition stereotyping

Question 1

define stereotypes

Answer 1

grouping people into a category based on what you know about them

Question 2

what are some problems with stereotypes

Answer 2

• innacurate
• create stigma
• can lead to prejudice and discrimination

Question 3

define prejudice

Answer 3

• a pre judgement

- a negative attitude toward a specific social group based solely on membership to that group

Question 4

define discrimination

Answer 4

• negative behaviour toward a social group and its members

- may involve ignoring people, excluding people, physical violence or genocide

Question 5

difference between prejudice and discimination

Answer 5

• prejudice: a belief or attitude

- discrimination: behaviour acted on a belief

Question 6

what are effects of prejudice/discrimination

Answer 6

• reduced self esteem
• failure and disadvantage
• self fulfiling prophecies
• violence and genocide