Psychology 232 - Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Intergroup Relations

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Whitman College

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not offered 2008-09 How and why do group-based stereotypes form Why do they persist despite evidence of their inaccuracy Why are we prejudiced against one another and how can we reduce these tendencies This course will introduce students to theory and research addressing the nature of social identities (race/ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, etc.) and their influence on intergroup behavior from a social psychological perspective. Topics will include theoretical origins of prejudice and intergroup conflict, biases in social perception and judgment, how prejudice affects its targets, and potential means of changing stereotypes and reducing prejudice. Students will be encouraged to examine their own social identities and social relations with the goal of understanding how to successfully negotiate interactions between members of different social groups. Prerequisites: Psychology 110 or consent of instructor.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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