PSYC12H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: In-Group Favoritism, Social Emotions, Realistic Conflict Theory
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Introduction to the study of stereotyping and prejudice. Adopted by social scientists when journalist lippmann used the word to describe. A stereotype is an exaggerated belief associated with a category . The goodness of stereotyping or those who stereotyped. Problem with brigham"s definition of a stereotype. Their definition is considered too broad and more pertaining to a schema than stereotype. A set of beliefs about the personal. Three components of an attitude: behavioural component, affective component and cognitive component. Two components of an intergroup attitude (affect and behaviour) correspond to prejudice and discrimination, respectively. Difference between a stereotype and discrimination or prejudice. An intergroup attitude is composed of one"s thoughts or beliefs about, feelings toward, and behaviour toward a particular group. Stereotypes are usually thought of as bad characteristics associated to a group of people. Positive stereotypes are considered very desirable characteristics. Realistic- conflict theory attributes of a group of people.
