Psyc 3110 1st Edition Lecture 14Outline of last lectureI. StereotypesA. Group MembershipII. PrejudiceB. Types of prejudice beliefsOutline of Current lectureIII. DiscriminationIV. StigmasC. Characteristics and CategoriesV. Racism & SexismD. Stereotype threatDiscrimination- Negative or patronizing actions towards member of a group- Our behavior does not always follow our attitudes (just because someone has these beliefs doesn’t mean that the person will act on them)o Theory of planned behavioro Societies normso Cognitive dissonance (research has shown that men have different categories of women in there minds. Women who don’t fit gender roles are discriminated against more than women who follow status quo)As a processStereotypes Prejudice DiscriminationStigmas- Different characteristics that can lead to negative attitudeso Used to discredit an individualo Type of central trait o yes, but.. situations and excuses making- Different categoriesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Group identity (race or sex)o Character blemishes (having a record)o Physical characteristicso Courtesy stigma- people without the stigma talking to a person with the stigma can have negative attitudes spill on themRacism- Prejudice and discrimination based on race- Old fashioned racism (contemptuous prejudice) less common than in the past but not entirely gone- Aversive Racism- characterized by egalitarian values and negative emotionso Lead to avoidance. Can produce conflict in your mind so you avoid the group all togetherSexism- Prejudice and discrimination based on sex- Old fashion sexism (idea that women should only be in the home)- Has been replaced by ambivalent sexism for the most part**an evolving process nothing is really completely fixedOther forms of prejudice and discrimination- Over weight individuals- Sexual orientation anything other than heterosexual- Not currently afford many protectionsStereotype threat- Anxiety felt when performing a task you are stereotyped to perform poorly at- People must disidentify with the stereotype to overcome in- Disidentify with the activity
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