Exploring the distinction between prejudice and discrimination, this content delves into the cognitive attitudes and unfair treatments based on stereotypes. It examines the role of cultural and personality factors in shaping prejudice, as well as social psychological theories like social identity and realistic conflict theory. The importance of research in understanding and combating prejudice is highlighted, alongside the need to recognize both overt and subtle forms of prejudice in daily life.
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Prejudice is a preconceived, often unfavorable, judgment or opinion about individuals or groups
Stereotypes
Prejudice is based on stereotypes, which are oversimplified and often inaccurate beliefs about a group of people
Prejudice can lead to discrimination, which is the unfair treatment of people based on prejudiced beliefs
Research is essential in identifying the causes and finding solutions to prejudice
The Common In-Group Identity Model suggests that fostering a shared identity among different groups can reduce intergroup bias
Research on prejudice faces methodological challenges, such as the reliance on self-report measures
Prejudice is shaped by a complex interplay of cultural and personality factors
Cultural norms and values can influence prejudiced attitudes, as seen in the differing perspectives of individualistic and collectivist societies
Personality traits, such as lower levels of agreeableness and openness to experience, have been linked to higher levels of prejudice
Social identity theory posits that people categorize themselves and others into groups, leading to in-group bias and out-group prejudice
Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from competition over limited resources, leading to intergroup hostility
Prejudice often manifests in less overt, more insidious forms, such as implicit biases and microaggressions
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______ is a preconceived judgment about individuals or groups, often based on ______ instead of reason or experience.
Prejudice
stereotypes
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When someone is treated unfairly due to ______ beliefs, it is known as ______, like denying a job based on ethnicity.
prejudiced
discrimination
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Common In-Group Identity Model purpose
Reduces intergroup bias by fostering shared identity among different groups.
