social categorisation, stereotyping and prejudice

Question 1

Rosch (1978)

Answer 1

Prototypes are central in how we categorize social groups.

Question 2

Hamilton & Sherman (1996)

Answer 2

Illusory correlation – overestimating links between minorities and negative behaviors.

Question 3

Bargh et al. (1996)

Answer 3

Priming stereotypes can influence behavior – behavioral assimilation.

Question 4

Steele & Aronson (1995)

Answer 4

Stereotype threat reduces performance when negative stereotypes are made salient.

Question 5

Dollard et al. (1939); Hovland & Sears (1940)

Answer 5

Frustration-aggression hypothesis – frustration leads to displaced aggression.

Question 6

Adorno et al. (1950)

Answer 6

Authoritarian personality theory – prejudice linked to rigid upbringing and submission to authority.

Question 7

Barrett & Short (1992)

Answer 7

Children learn prejudice through social learning and environment.

Question 8

Minard (1952)

Answer 8

Expression of prejudice is influenced by social norms and context.

Question 9

Akrami et al. (2011)

Answer 9

Prejudice is influenced by both personality and social factors.