SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION
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it helps us from looking at each individual as different
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it fits large numbers of people into only one pattern.
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helps in recognizing people behaviour according to the community they belong
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affects people as they prevent us from doing things that we may otherwise be good at.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stereotypes are widespread but fixed ideas about specific groups of people. If the stereotype is negative, research suggests, it may lead us to consciously or subconsciously avoid or limit contact with entire groups of people-and negative experiences with a stereotyped group can reinforce this avoidant behavior.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stereotype threat refers to the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual’s racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group which can create high cognitive load and reduce academic focus and performance.
Detailed explanation-3: -Negative stereotypes are harmful to people of color because assumptions, rather than personalized information, can justify the denial of educational, employment, housing and other opportunities. Even so-called positive stereotypes can be harmful.