Asked by Jeffrey Matikainen on Jun 22, 2024
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When we categorise others, we see them through the lens of the relevant ingroup or outgroup prototype-we view them as members of a group, not as unique idiosyncratic individuals. This is referred to as:
A) dehumanisation.
B) the meta-contrast principle.
C) depersonalisation.
D) self-enhancement.
Depersonalisation
The perception and treatment of self and others not as unique individual persons but as prototypical embodiments of a social group.
Ingroup Prototype
The most representative or ideal example of the characteristics and behaviors of an ingroup, serving as a standard or model for group members.
Outgroup Prototype
refers to the generalized, often simplified, perceptions or stereotypes that individuals hold about members of a group to which they do not belong.
- Investigate the impact of social categorization on group dynamics and sense of identity.
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Learning Objectives
- Investigate the impact of social categorization on group dynamics and sense of identity.
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