Psychology of Stereotypes

• Author(s): Eleanor L. Simon,
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
• Pages: 346
• ISBN_10: 1617614637
  ISBN_13: 9781617614637
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Family & Relationships / Prejudice , Psychology / General , Psychology / Clinical Psychology , Psychology / Social Psychology ,

Description:... A stereotype is a commonly held public belief about specific social groups or types of individuals. This book presents current research in the study of stereotypes, including speech pathologists stereotyping stutterers; stereotype formation in children; the social neuroscience research applied to the study of stereotypes; Western societies' ageism stereotyping in the workforce; gender relationship portrayal in sport advertisements perpetuate sexist stereotyping; the psychological implications of stereotyping American Indians through the use of native-themed mascots, nicknames and logos; as well as when stereotypes become life-threatening.