The Stereotype Content Model Groups Stereotypes Along the Two Dimensions

question 90

Multiple Choice

The stereotype content model groups stereotypes along the two dimensions of

• A) intelligence and morality.
• B) competence and warmth.
• C) directness and indirectness.
• D) dehumanization and impulsivity.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Widely held but fixed and oversimplified images or ideas about a particular type of person or thing.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Blame-The-Victim Dynamic

A social phenomenon where the victim of a crime or wrongdoing is held responsible for the harm that befell them, often reflecting societal prejudices.

Bystander Effect

The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.