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Psychology: Prejudices and Stereotypes
Psychology: Prejudices and Stereotypes
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
11/18/2015

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Define Stereotypes
Definition
Schemas about entire groups of people that have automatic unconscious effects on behavior that often leads to prejudice (Change in Attitude)
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List Components of Prejudice
Definition
-Affective
-Behavioral
-Cognitive
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Describe Motivational Theories of Prejudice
Definition
Prejudice meets the needs and increases a person's sense of security.

This is more likely true for those of authoritarian personality and those who practice social othering.
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Describe Cognitive Theories of Prejudice
Definition
Prejudices are generated through mental shortcuts in order to reduce cognitive stress.
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Describe Learning Prejudice Theories
Definition
The idea that prejudice is taught
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Describe Contact Hypothesis
Definition
Prejudices will diminish as contact between groups increases
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Describe the Jigsaw Technique
Definition
A cooperative learning exercise between multiple children from different ethnic groups in order to reduce prejudice
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