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Social Perception and Bias

Social perception refers to the process by which individuals form impressions and make judgments about others, often influenced by various biases, stereotypes, and situational contexts.

intermediate
3 hours
Psychology
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Social perception and bias play crucial roles in how we interact with others. Understanding these concepts helps us recognize the influences that shape our judgments and behaviors. By examining stereotypes, prejudice, and attribution theory, we can better understand the dynamics of interpersonal rel...

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Key Terms

Stereotype
A widely held but oversimplified belief about a group of people.

Example: Believing that all teenagers are irresponsible.

Prejudice
A preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.

Example: Disliking someone because of their ethnicity.

Discrimination
Unjust treatment of different categories of people.

Example: Not hiring someone based on their gender.

Attribution Theory
A framework for understanding how people explain the causes of behavior.

Example: Attributing a friend's failure to laziness rather than external factors.

Implicit Bias
Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding and actions.

Example: Favoring candidates of a certain race without realizing it.

Confirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.

Example: Only reading news that aligns with your political beliefs.

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Key Concepts

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