stereotypes and cognitive dissonance

Question 1

what’s a stereotype

Answer 1

widely held preconceived judgment or belief on things or people because they are a member of a specific group

Question 2

primacy effect

Answer 2

The idea that the initial impression we form of a person is more influential and lasting than later information.

Question 3

what are benefits of stereotypes

Answer 3

stereotypes simplify and make perception more efficient and helps us make sense of the world and interactions

Question 4

disadvantages of stereotypes

Answer 4

stereotypes ignore individuality, often inaccurate or based on inadequate info, resistant to change and can lead to social stigma

Question 5

what are impacts of stereotypes on stigmatised groups

Answer 5

they may suffer social disadvantage, physical and/or psychological harm

Question 6

whats an ingroup

Answer 6

a social group that an individual identifies with, often a majoirty group

Question 7

whats an outgroup

Answer 7

a social group an individual does not identify with, often a minority group

Question 8

how are outgroups treated

Answer 8

with prejudie and discrimination over viewd negatvityly

Question 9

What belief may ingroup members hold about their own group?

Answer 9

A: That they are superior to the outgroup.

Question 10

what is cognitive dissonance

Answer 10

cognitive dissonance is a psychological state in which people don’t realise there is an inconsistency with their various beliefs or attitudes and behaviour

Question 11

how do you reduce cognitive dissonance

Answer 11

justify or rationalise the inconsitency OR alter/adjust beliefs to match behaviour

Question 12

prejudice

Answer 12

A negative attitude towards someone solely based on their group membership.

Question 13

old fashioned prejudice

Answer 13

Overt and explicit prejudice, often based on stereotypes and involves segregation.

Question 14

What is modern prejudice?
A

Answer 14

: Subtle and implicit prejudice that is socially acceptable (e.g., “I’m not racist but…”).

Question 15

Q: What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Answer 15

A: Prejudice is an attitude; discrimination is the behaviour that expresses it.

Question 16

Q: What is direct discrimination?

Answer 16

A: Treating someone differently based on a characteristic (e.g., not hiring an outgroup member).

Question 17

: What is indirect discrimination?

Answer 17

A: Treating everyone the same in a way that fails to accommodate the needs of certain groups.