Lecture Outline for February 1, 2000
Stereotypes


I. Characteristics

• A. Overgeneralized
• B. Extreme
• C. Negative
• D. Simplistic
• E. Kernel of truth
• F. Self confirming

II. Stereotypes Lead to Expectations

• A. Actions reflect & create stereotypes
  
  
  1. language
  2. classroom
  3. behavior interpretation
     
     
• B. We don't note disconfirmations
  
  
  1. individual v. group
  2. disconfirmation
     
     
     • special case
     • special advantage
     • unusual motivation
     • situation

III. Learning Stereotypes

• A. Family
• B. Friends
• C. Media
• D. Limited Observations

IV. Why Stereotypes

• A. Efficiency
• B. Ego Defense
• C. Aggression
• D. Conformity

V. Reducing Stereotypes

• A. How People Differ
• B. Note Inadequacy of Generalizations
• C. Find Similarities With You
• D. Increase Familiarity

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