Stereotypes

toc = Definition: = Widely shared beliefs about the characteristic traits, attitudes, and behaviors of members of various social groups (racial, ethnic, or religious), including the assumption that the members of such groups are usually all alike. Gen Psych, Chapter 14, Pg. 463

= Examples: =
 * All cheerleaders are dumb
 * Goth people are emo
 * Smart people are nerds
 * All Asians are smart
 * Blondes are bubble brains

= Analogies: = Stereotypes are like choosing candy, there are many different flavors, and each type is judged on how they appear or the experience of enjoyment and you will always associate that brand with how you perceive their candy.

= Mnemonics: =
 * C characteristics
 * A attitude
 * N social Norms
 * D description
 * Y you

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