Prejudice & Discrimination: Crash Course Psychology

The video explores implicit biases and their impact on behavior, using the case of Amadou Diallo as an example. It discusses the nature of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination, and introduces the Implicit Association Test (IAT) as a tool to measure implicit biases. The video also examines discrimination studies, social patterns, and the ingroup-outgroup phenomenon, highlighting how these concepts influence social dynamics and conflict.

What was Amadou Diallo reaching for when he was tragically shot by the police?

• A phone

• His wallet

• A gun

• A book

Which of the following best describes prejudice?

• An overgeneralized belief about a group

• An unjustified negative attitude towards an individual or group

• A fair treatment of all individuals

• A positive stereotype

How does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) measure implicit biases?

• Through a series of interviews

• By observing social interactions

• Through a timed categorization task

• By asking direct questions about beliefs

What is the main focus of the Implicit Association Test?

• To evaluate cognitive skills

• To measure explicit attitudes

• To gauge implicit attitudes and biases

• To test memory retention

What is the 'just-world phenomenon'?

• The belief that people get what they deserve

• The idea that the world is inherently fair

• A theory that explains global inequalities

• A concept that promotes social justice

How does ingroup-outgroup bias affect social dynamics?

• It encourages cultural exchange

• It eliminates discrimination

• It promotes equality among groups

• It leads to favoritism towards one's own group

What is a common result of dividing people into arbitrary groups?

• Reduced prejudice

• Improved understanding

• Heightened conflict and bias

• Increased cooperation