Asked by Zerick Brown on Sep 29, 2024
After taking a job in a library Jill not only begins to think of herself as a librarian,but she also takes on the qualities commonly attributed to librarians.Jill is engaged in
A) overcategorization.
B) self-stereotyping.
C) altercasting.
D) self-selection.
E) social comparison.
Self-Stereotyping
The process by which individuals ascribe to themselves the characteristics and behaviors typically associated with their own social group, often limiting their self-perception and potentials.
Librarian
A professional responsible for managing collections of books and other informational resources in libraries, facilitating access to information.
Social Comparison
It's a theory that suggests people determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others.
- Gain an understanding of how stereotypes affect individuals psychologically and socially, with a focus on the concept of stereotype threat.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how stereotypes affect individuals psychologically and socially, with a focus on the concept of stereotype threat.