Psychology · Year 11 · Social Psychology and Influences on Behaviour · 3.º Período
Attitudes, Stereotypes, and Prejudice
An investigation into the formation of attitudes, the cognitive processes behind stereotyping, and the social implications of prejudice and discrimination.
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An investigation into the formation of attitudes, the cognitive processes behind stereotyping, and the social implications of prejudice and discrimination.
Key Questions
- How are attitudes formed and changed?
- What is the psychological basis of stereotyping?
- How can prejudice and discrimination be reduced?
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