Psychology / Unit 11 Psych 1237 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Stereotype
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The idea
A stereotype is a generalized belief about the characteristics of members of a group.
In practice
An assumption about a group's competence is applied to an individual before any evidence about that individual.
Where people slip
Stereotypes operate automatically and can be held by people who reject them on reflection.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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