Unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Altruism Unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Superordinate Goals Shared goals that override differences among people and require their cooperation.

Ingroup – “us” the people with whom we share a common identity Outgroup – “them” those perceived as different or apart from our group.

The other-race effect The tendency to recall faces of one’s own race more accurately than faces of other races

What are Stereotypes? A generalized (sometimes accurate but often overgeneralized or exaggerated) belief about a group of people.

Prejudice It usually involves stereotyped beliefs, negative feelings, and a predisposition to discriminatory action. An unjustified and usually negative attitude toward a group and its members.

Prejudice is a negative attitude, discrimination is a negative behavior.

Three Parts of Prejudice Beliefs (stereotypes) Emotions (for example, hostility, envy, or fear) Predispositions to actions (to discriminate)

With a group, look in your text book (p. 351-353) Write down the factors that contribute to prejudice. (pay attention and understand the phrases in blue)

Factors that cause prejudice - Social inequalities - ingroup and outgroup - simplify our world - forming categories - recalling vivid cases

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Scape Goat Theory The theory that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame

What are some common prejudices?

As a group, create a colorful visual of a stereotype. Be prepared to share it with the class.