PSYC 311 - The Psychology of Stereotyping,Prejudice,and Discrimination

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Lehigh University

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Description:

We will start by examining the basic cognitive processes that make stereotyping a functional aspect of everyday cognition, and then we will turn toward examining emotional, motivational, and personality differences that affect one's level of prejudice. Finally, we will study the role of social forces in transmitting prejudice (parents, schools, religion, media) and the impact of societal prejudice (discrimination) on those who are the targets of prejudice. The changing face through the decades of how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are measured, expressed, and understood is the focus of the course. Prerequisites: PSYC/SSP 153 or PSYC/SSP 121. Moskowitz. (Advanced Psychology Seminar) (SS)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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