Bell Work1. While the entire class was singing “Happy Birthday” to

Jared, Micah was moving his lips but did not sing. This group phenomenon is known as

A. Social loafingB. Diffusion of responsibilityC. ConformityD. Mere exposure effectE. Fundamental attribution error

2. Terrence is normally quiet and reserved and has said that parties are stupid and pointless. However, this past Saturday Terrence went to a party where he danced wildly. The next day Terrence said that parties are all right every now and then. Terrence’s change could be best explained as

F. The actor-observer biasG. Bystander effectH. Diffusion of responsibilityI. Social facilitationJ. Cognitive dissonance

Prejudice and Discrimination

Partner ActivityTell your neighbor about a time that you

witnessed discrimination. Please limit your anecdotes to non-racial examples.

DefinitionsPrejudiceAn unjustifiable and usually negative attitude

towards a groupEthnocentrism (belief that a certain group is

superior) is an example

Check! Attitudes involve…Affect (emotions)BehaviorCognitive (beliefs)

Examples of PrejudiceSexismAgeismRacismRelating to sexualityRelating to career

Others???Body typeReligion

(Think in-groups and out-groups.)

DefinitionsPrejudice usually leads to discrimination

Negative behavior that results from one’s prejudice

Examples: Refusing to pay women the salary of menRestricting the disabled from applying for a jobActs of aggression towards the elderly

Prejudice and DiscriminationConfusing Pair

Prejudice=attitudeDiscrimination=behavior

Discrimination can be controlled (usually through laws), but prejudice is not easily controlled or eliminated.

DefinitionsStereotype

Unjustifiable generalization about a groupBelief

Examples? All lawyers are greasy slimeballs. The elderly have Alzheimers. Women are careless drivers.

Where Does Prejudice Come From?Social Cognitive Theory

Prejudice is formed as other attitudes are forming, through direct instruction and modeling

Example: Competition for resources (available jobs/land)

Social Identity Theory-increase one’s own self-esteem by looking down on others1. Social Categorization2. Social Identification3. Social comparison

Where Does Prejudice Come From?Social Inequalities

Just-world phenomenon

Emotional AspectScapegoat theory

Kenneth and Mamie Clarkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG7U1Q

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyI77Yh1Gg

Jane Elliot Demonstrationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeK759F

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Ways to Overcome PrejudiceIntergroup contactEqual status contactPromote cooperation be establishing roles