prejudice: contact hypothesis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what does this theory suggest brings about prejudice?
A
unequal status and competition
2
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What does this theory suggest is a solution to prejudice?
A
Increasing equal contact between members of different groups to improve social relations.
3
Q
List the 4 conditions that can reduce prejudice, according to this theory.
A
1) Equal status
2) Intergroup cooperation
3) Common goals
4) Support from social and institutional authorities
4
Q
state a strength of this theory
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- Pettigrew and Tropp (2000) found that prejudice was reduced 94% of the time
5
Q
state a weakness of this theory
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Sherif (1954) found that increasing contact between the rattlers and the eagles did not help- he made them eat lunch together, and this simply led to a food fight, despite help from the researchers.
6
Q
Who proposed this theory?
A
Allport (1954)
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