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Prejudice and Stereotyping

The psychological concepts that involve forming opinions or making judgments about a group of people based on preconceived notions, often leading to a strong, unreasonable dislike of a group or its members, and can be influenced by factors such as differences between and within groups, selective perception, and memory bias

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Prejudice and stereotyping are significant social issues that affect individuals and communities. Prejudice involves preconceived opinions that can lead to discrimination, while stereotyping generalizes traits to entire groups. Understanding these concepts is crucial for fostering empathy and inclus...

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Key Terms

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

Example: Believing someone is untrustworthy because of their background.

Stereotype
A widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example: Assuming all teenagers are rebellious.

Discrimination
Unjust treatment of different categories of people.

Example: Not hiring someone based on their race.

Cognitive Bias
A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.

Example: Favoring information that confirms existing beliefs.

Social Identity
A person's sense of who they are based on their group memberships.

Example: Identifying as part of a cultural or ethnic group.

In-group
A social group with which a person identifies.

Example: Belonging to a specific sports team.

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The pursuit of equality and fairness in society, addressing issues like discrimination and inequality.
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Strategies and processes aimed at resolving disputes and conflicts in a constructive manner.
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Key Concepts

BiasDiscriminationSocial IdentityCognitive Dissonance