Stereotypes

Question 0

What is the definition of a stereotype?

Answer 0

Generalisation we make about specific social groups and members of those groups
Ideas about “typical” members of a group
Emphasise negative traits & resistant to change

Question 1

What are the main differences between the biomedical model and the biopsychosocial model?

Answer 1

BIOMEDICAL BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL
Physical causes of illness Lifestyle, diet, social factors etc.
(patient has no responsibility) (patient has responsibility)
Treatment = medication/surgery Holistic approach to treatment
Psychology has NO role Psychological factors are causal

Question 2

What is the definition of schemata?

Answer 2

Groups of related information in which knowledge is organised
- saves “processing power”, environment is predictable, allows anticipation, avoids information overload, source of identity and self-esteem
BUT overlooks diversity

Question 3

What is the relationship between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination?

Answer 3

STEREOTYPE ———-> PREJUDICE ————-> DISCRIMINATION
Cognitive Pre-judgement based on Behavioural
negative stereotypes Behaving differently
Attitudes towards people because
of their group membership