IB Psychology 1.26.17 Turn in: Nothing Take out: Notes, notes, notes Today’s Learning Objectives: Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior. Discuss two errors in attributions Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies. Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effects on behavior Today’s Agenda: Socio-Cultural Level of Analysis Stereotypes HW: CRA 4.4 (up to Conformity)

4 Principles that define sociocultural levels of analysis—evident today? 1. Human Beings are social animals 2. Culture influences behavior. 3. Humans have a social self 4. Peoples views of the world are resistant to change

Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination: what’s the difference? Stereotype – a general belief about a group of people (positive/negative) Prejudice – a negative learned attitude toward a group of people Discrimination – negative behaviors directed at a specific group of people

How many of you think in stereotypes? How do you describe your friends to your parents? How do you describe your parents to your friends? When telling a story, what characteristics do you use for detail of individuals/groups?

What do you see. What do you imagine is going on in this image What do you see? What do you imagine is going on in this image? What is it that helps you formulate this idea? How accurate are you?

What do you see. What are these people doing What do you see? What are these people doing? What is it that helps you formulate this idea? How accurate are you?

What do you see. What can you surmise about this person What do you see? What can you surmise about this person? What is it that helps you formulate this idea? How accurate are you?

What influences these perceptions? Partner up & Open up a few search pages: Google, Bing, Netscape??? Whichever you prefer… 1 of you: Search & Click Images: “Student” “Business” “Professional hairstyles” The other: Search & Click Images: “Poverty” “Terrorist” “Unprofessional hairstyles