Practice Stereotypes, Prejudices, And Discrimination (1.2) - Chapter 6: Social Thought and Social Behaviour

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Question 1.
What is a stereotype?
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Think about assumptions we might make about different groups.
Question 2.
Give an example of a prejudice.
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Focus on evaluations based on group membership.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'stereotype' refer to?
- General belief about individuals
- Generalized belief about a group
- Specific opinion about a person
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Remember it relates to groups, not individuals.
4Question 4.
True or False: Prejudice can only be negative.
- True
- False
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Think about judgments made for different reasons.
Question 5.
Consider a scenario where a hiring manager rejects a candidate solely based on a stereotype about their university. Analyze the psychological implications of this decision.
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Consider both the immediate impact on the individual and the broader societal implications of such biases.
Question 6.
Identify a public policy that perpetuates discrimination and suggest an alternative that could promote inclusion.
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Think of ways policies can be restructured to support equality.

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