1. Bell Work 1. While the entire class was singing “Happy Birthday” to Jared, Micah was moving his lips but did not sing. This group phenomenon is known as A. Social loafing B. Diffusion of responsibility C. Conformity D. Mere exposure effect E. Fundamental attribution error 2. Terrence is normally quiet and reserved and has said that parties are stupid and pointless. However, this past Saturday Terrence went to a party where he danced wildly. The next day Terrence said that parties are all right every now and then. Terrence’s change could be best explained as A. The actor-observer bias B. Bystander effect C. Diffusion of responsibility D. Social facilitation E. Cognitive dissonance

3. Partner Activity Tell your neighbor about a time that you witnessed discrimination. Please limit your anecdotes to non- racial examples.

4. Definitions Prejudice An unjustifiable and usually negative attitude towards a group Ethnocentrism (belief that a certain group is superior) is an example Check! Attitudes involve… Affect (emotions) Behavior Cognitive (beliefs)

5. Examples of Prejudice Sexism Ageism Racism Relating to sexuality Relating to career Others??? Body type Religion (Think in-groups and out-groups.)

6. Definitions Prejudice usually leads to discrimination Negative behavior that results from one’s prejudice Examples: Refusing to pay women the salary of men Restricting the disabled from applying for a job Acts of aggression towards the elderly

7. Prejudice and Discrimination Confusing Pair Prejudice=attitude Discrimination=behavior Discrimination can be controlled (usually through laws), but prejudice is not easily controlled or eliminated.

8. Definitions Stereotype Unjustifiable generalization about a group Belief Examples? All lawyers are greasy slimeballs. The elderly have Alzheimers. Women are careless drivers.

9. Where Does Prejudice Come From? Social Cognitive Theory Prejudice is formed as other attitudes are forming, through direct instruction and modeling Example: Competition for resources (available jobs/land) Social Identity Theory-increase one’s own self-esteem by looking down on others 1. Social Categorization 2. Social Identification 3. Social comparison

10. Where Does Prejudice Come From? Social Inequalities Just-world phenomenon Emotional Aspect Scapegoat theory

11. Kenneth and Mamie Clark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG7U1QsUd1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyI77Yh1Gg

12. Jane Elliot Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeK759FF84s

13. Ways to Overcome Prejudice Intergroup contact Equal status contact Promote cooperation be establishing roles