The psychology of stereotyping

The first comprehensive treatment of stereotypes and stereotyping, this text synthesizes a vast body of social and cognitive research that has emerged over the past-quarter century. Provided is an unusually broad analysis of stereotypes as products both of individual cognitive activities and of soci...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Schneider, David J., 1940- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Guilford Press c2004.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Distinguished contributions in psychology.
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Sumario:The first comprehensive treatment of stereotypes and stereotyping, this text synthesizes a vast body of social and cognitive research that has emerged over the past-quarter century. Provided is an unusually broad analysis of stereotypes as products both of individual cognitive activities and of social and cultural forces. While devoting careful attention to harmful aspects of stereotypes, their connections to prejudice and discrimination, and effective strategies for countering them, the volume also examines the positive functions of generalizations in helping people navigate a complex wo
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (722 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-692) and index.
ISBN:9781281228307
9786611228309
9781593859459