Stereotypes

Stereotypes are considered the cognitive component of attitudes toward a social group—specifically, beliefs about what a particular group is like and what the groups’ members are like.

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What are Stereotypes

Stereotypes are considered the cognitive component of attitudes toward a social group—specifically, beliefs about what a particular group is like and what the groups’ members are like. Stereotypes can include more than just traits; physical appearance, abilities, and behaviors are all common components of stereotypic expectancies (Biernat & Thompson, 2002; Deaux & LaFrance, 1998; Zhang, Schmader, & Forbes, 2009).

The traits thought to distinguish between one group and another can be either positive or negative, they can be accurate or inaccurate, and may be either agreed with or rejected by members of the stereotyped group.

Source: Psychology, Robert Baron (Click for eBook)

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