Bell Work 1 While the entire class was

Bell Work 1. 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. B. C. D. E. Social loafing Diffusion of responsibility Conformity Mere exposure effect 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 A. B. C. D. E. The actor-observer bias Bystander effect Diffusion of responsibility Social facilitation Cognitive dissonance

Prejudice and Discrimination

Partner Activity �Tell your neighbor about a time that you witnessed discrimination. Please limit your anecdotes to nonracial examples.

Definitions Prejudice �An unjustifiable and usually negative attitude towards a group �Ethnocentrism (belief that a certain group is superior) is an example �Check! Attitudes involve… �Affect (emotions) �Behavior �Cognitive (beliefs)

Examples of Prejudice �Sexism �Ageism �Racism �Relating to sexuality �Relating to career �Others? ? ? �Body type �Religion �(Think in-groups and out-groups. )

Definitions �Prejudice usually leads to discrimination �Negative behavior that results from one’s prejudice �Examples: �Refusing to pay women the salary of men �Restricting the disabled from applying for a job �Acts of aggression towards the elderly

Prejudice and Discrimination �Confusing Pair �Prejudice=attitude �Discrimination=behavior �Discrimination can be controlled (usually through laws), but prejudice is not easily controlled or eliminated.

Definitions �Stereotype �Unjustifiable generalization about a group �Belief �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 others � 1. Social Categorization � 2. Social Identification � 3. Social comparison

Where Does Prejudice Come From? �Social Inequalities �Just-world phenomenon �Emotional Aspect �Scapegoat theory

Kenneth and Mamie Clark �https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=WG 7 U 1 Qs. Ud 1 g �https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=YWy. I 77 Yh 1 Gg

Jane Elliot Demonstration �https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ve. K 759 FF 84 s

Ways to Overcome Prejudice �Intergroup contact �Equal status contact �Promote cooperation be establishing roles