Ch 5: Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination Part 3: Sept. 30, 2011

Blue-eyed Video (Pt. 2) Jane Elliott’s work: – “Eye of the Storm” video with 3 rd graders & follow up – Day 1 vs. Day 2 – Effects of group ‘on the bottom’? Elliott’s main point? Criticisms of Elliott’s exercise:

What causes prejudice? 2) Cognitive factors – – A) Categorization – importance of heuristics i) Outgroup homogeneity effect – what is it? – Why does it happen? » 1) » 2)

Cognitive Factors that Perpetuate Stereotypes B) Illusory correlations – cognitive error – Stereotyped groups & stereotypic behaviors C) Attributions –explanations for behaviors – Stereotype threat? D) Subtyping – reinforcement of existing stereotype – How does it work?

Cognitive Factors (cont.) E) Confirmation Bias: – Cognitive effect of searching for confirming info – Stone’s (1997) experiment –“Mark Flick” audio tape What was the experiment? How were evaluations consistent with racial stereotypes? self-fulfilling prophecy?

Are stereotypes automatic? Devine’s research distinguishes between automatic & controlled processing of into. – Automatic – triggered under certain conditions – Controlled – can override stereotype in 2 nd step – Cognitive effort involved in controlled processing When it is difficult to engage in 2 nd step?