Models of Prejudice and Discrimination & Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Question 1

Prejudice is not the same for every group
Instead, prejudice based on the threat posed by the group

• Different emotional and behavioral reactions based on specific threat

Groups → Threats → Emotions → Behaviors

Answer 1

Socio-functional model

Question 2

Processing information about others is a two-step process

1. Stereotypes are automatically triggered
2. We control whether or not we accept the stereotype

If we are distracted, overwhelmed, or not paying attention, then we don’t control → stereotyping

Answer 2

Dissociation model

Question 3

Contact between members of different groups leads to more positive intergroup attitudes

• Requires equal status
• Best if friendships form

Answer 3

Contact hypothesis

Question 4

Sometimes more than contact is required

Was necessary because of superordinate goals

• Shared goal that can be attained if the 2 groups work together

Answer 4

cooperation

Question 5

shared goals that necessitate cooperative effort

• Pool money to watch movie
• Pull their bus out of the mud

Answer 5

Superordinate goals