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Question 1

Stereotypes

Answer 1

Generalizations about a group of people

Question 2

Social Categorization

Answer 2

Classifying people based on similarities

Question 3

Learn about stereotypes from

Answer 3

1. trusted others
2. media
3. Limited exposure

Question 4

Prejudice

Answer 4

(usually) negative attitude towards group of people

Question 5

Why do stereotypes turn to prejudice? theories

Answer 5

Social Identity Theory (Tajfel)

Realistic conflict theory (Robbers cave)

Question 6

In-group bias

Answer 6

positive feeling about in group

negative feeling about out group

Question 7

Two step model

Answer 7

Automatic

Controlled

Question 8

When do we automate

Answer 8

Lack time or energy

Question 9

Factors that bias perception

Answer 9

Attention
Illusory correlations
Confirmation bias

Question 10

How to revise beliefs

Answer 10

1. Bookkeeping method
2. Conversion model
3. Sub-typing model

Question 11

Six conditions for contact to reduce prejudice

Answer 11

1. Mutual interdependence
2. Common goal
3. Equal status of members
4. Informal interpersonal contact
5. Multiple members of out-group
6. Social norms

Question 12

Discrimination

Answer 12

Unjustified negative action towards member of a group

Question 13

Institutionalized prejudice and discrimination

Answer 13

norm, due to normative conformity

Question 14

Ultimate attribution bias

Answer 14

Dispositional attributes about whole group

Situational when disconfirm stereotype

Question 15

Reason for failure of logic

Answer 15

1. Emotional aspect

2. Schemas

Question 16

Blaming victim

Answer 16

Dispositional attributes, just world

Question 17

Self-fulfilling prophesy

Answer 17

Belief = behavior

Question 18

Scapegoating

Answer 18

Powerless disliked groups blamed

Question 19

Modern racism

Answer 19

Prejudice is subtle

Question 20

Hostile sexism

Answer 20

Men > Women

Question 21

Benevolent sexism

Answer 21

Idealize women

Question 22

Jigsaw classroom

Answer 22

inter-dependence

Question 23

Factors needed for stereotype threat

Answer 23

1. Negative stereotype exists
2. Stereotype relevant
3. Difficult enough
4. Important for self-worth
5. Stereotypes widely known

Question 24

Eliminating negative effects of stereotype

Answer 24

1. Prevent situation
2. Focus on similarities not differences
3. Avoid categorical labels
4. Successful role models.

Question 25

Reducing prejudice by education

Answer 25

Doesn't work

Question 26

Diversity

Answer 26

Differences between individuals | Surface level Deep level

Question 27

Two diversity typeologies

Answer 27

Demographic, Functional

Question 28

Needed with diversity

Answer 28

Inclusion

Question 29

Why Diversity?!

Answer 29

1. Understand market place 2. Utilization of talent 3. Creativity

Question 30

Blaus index

Answer 30

Mathematical measurement of diversity

Question 31

Social categorization perspective Information/decision-making perspective

Answer 31

Favors in group, Diversity = rich info

Question 32

Social categorization

Answer 32

Grouping of people

Question 33

Intergroup bias

Answer 33

Favorable perception of in-group, due to identity threat

Question 34

When does diversity lead to social categorization?!

Answer 34

Salience of... 1. Comparative fit (reflects) 2. Normative fit (meaningful) 3. Cognitive fit (readiness)

Question 35

When does diversity bring information-elaboration?

Answer 35

Individual factors.. 1. Individual motivation 2. Individual ability 3. Individual Diversity mind-set

Question 36

Elaboration

Answer 36

Supports diversity by exchange perspectives,

Question 37

Ways a leader strengthens diverse team

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1. Celebrate common 2. Reward different 3. Be clear on roles 4. Clear vision 5. Don't tolerate discrimination 6. Quick wins 7. Be leader 8. Patience 9. Volunteer 10. Old rules

Question 38

Fault lines

Answer 38

Potential divisions within group, Surfarce Deeper

Question 39

Consequences of fault lines

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1. Identify sub-group over team goals 2. Competition, distrust 3. Less communication between subgroups

Question 40

Fault-lines lead to

Answer 40

inter group bias, less info sharing

Question 41

methods of Overcoming faultlines

Answer 41

``` Leadership - 1. Awareness in team creation 2. Shared goals 3. Time Supportive systems 1. HR training and policies ```

Question 42

CEM categorization

Answer 42

Why diversity yields inconsistent findings - Moderators + social cat. and information/decision making work together