Unit 4 (Cross-Cultural Psych) - Reducing Prejudice Flashcards
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Prejudice
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A negative attitude towards members of a group - they are preconceived opinions
2
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Intergroup Contact
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Increasing time individuals spend together to reduce unfamiliarity and challenge misconceptions
3
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Sustained Contact
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Contact between groups over a long period of time
4
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Superordinate Goal
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Shared goals that can only be achieved through cooperation
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Mutual Interdependence
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When groups must rely on each other to successfully complete a task
6
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Equality
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The state of being treated the same in status, rights & opportunities