Unit 4A Sec 3- Identifying and Understanding Prejudice & Discrimination

Question 1

Stereotype

Answer 1

A generalized belief about a particular category of people, often oversimplified and not based on direct experiences

Question 2

Conformation bias

Answer 2

A tendency to search for, interpret, favor and recall info in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses

Question 3

Belief Perseverance

Answer 3

The tendency to hold on to one’s initial beliefs even after they have been shown to be false, often ignoring contradictory evidence presented.

Question 4

Self- Fulfilling Prophecy

Answer 4

When a belief about a situation or a person leads to actions that make the belief come true

Question 5

Prejudice

Answer 5

an unjustifiable and usually negative attitude toward a group and its members. Prejudice generally involves negative emotions, stereotyped beliefs, and a predisposition to discriminatory action.

Question 6

Discrimination

Answer 6

unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group or its members

Question 7

Implict attitudes

Answer 7

Unconscious beliefs or feelings that influence a person behavior and perceptions w/o their awareness

Question 8

Just- World Phenomenon

Answer 8

A belief that the world is fundamentally fair, leading people to rationalize injustice or misfortune as deserved

Question 9

Out-Group Homogeneity Bias

Answer 9

The tendency to see members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than they really are, often perceiving them as less varied than members of one’s own group

Question 10

In-Group Bias

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The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one’s own group over those in other groups, often leading to preferential treatment and judgment

Question 11

Mere Exposure Effect

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The phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual’s preference for that stimulus

Question 12

Ethnocentrism

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The belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own ethic group or culture, often accompained by a feeling of contempt for other groups

Question 13

Collectivism

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A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group or community over individual goals and desires, prioritizing group cohesion and interdependence

Question 14

Multiculturalism

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The view that promotes the acknowledgment and respect of diverse cultural backgrounds and traditions, encouraging the coexistence and value of various cultural identities within a society

Question 15

Superordinate Goals

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Shared goals that require cooperation among individuals or groups, typically overriding smaller or individual conflicts and fostering collaborative efforts

Question 16

Social Traps

Answer 16

Situations in which individuals or groups pursue immediate rewards that later prove to have negative or even catastrophic consequences for the larger