Wk8 Stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination

Question 1

when is the relationship strongest between perceived discrimination and mental health

Answer 1

Stronger for groups that face discrimination that is more controllable and legitimised (eg overweight compared to race)

Question 2

Why does exposure to discrimination harm well-being

Answer 2

Reduces access to fundamental services (eg education)
Physiological/psychological (stress, cortisol)
Engagement in deleterious behaviours

Question 3

Stereotype threat

Answer 3

Leads to performance deficits
Happens when people feel at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their group.

Question 4

What is needed for intergroup contact theory to work

Answer 4

Support of institutional leadership
Equal status between groups
Common interest, common goals

Question 5

Different Indirect contact

Answer 5

Vicarious contact (observing a member of group positively interact)
Imagined contact (imagine positive interaction)
Parasocial contact (Contact via media)