The Psychology of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

4 Credits

We first examine the basic cognitive processes that make stereotyping a functional aspect of everyday cognition, and then 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. How stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are understood, measured, expressed, and altered is the focus of the course. Prerequisites: PSYC 153 or PSYC 121 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W