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

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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)

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

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

13. What are some common prejudices?

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