Stereotypes

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 * Sociocultural cognition Social norms Cultural norms

=**Sociocultural cognition**= Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4

**Topic 4**
Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour.

What is a stereotype? A form of social categorization (we tend to categorize ourselves as part of a group) Stereotypes can lead to prejudice and discrimination. Studies: Daniel Wright (2001), Grothaus, Steele and Aronsen (1995).