Susan T. Fiske - Stereotyping and Prejudice

Susan Fisk, a professor at Princeton, discusses her family background and professional influences, focusing on intergroup relations and stereotyping. She introduces the stereotype content model, which evaluates warmth and competence to understand social perceptions. Fisk highlights the historical context of stereotypes and their societal impact, emphasizing the importance of overcoming stereotypes through exposure and teamwork.

What influenced Susan Fisk's interest in intergroup relations and social activism?

• Her experiences in a racially integrated school

• Her father's profession as a lawyer

• Her travels around the world

• Her interest in environmental science

According to the stereotype content model, what are the two key dimensions used to assess others?

• Warmth and Competence

• Education and Occupation

• Intelligence and Wealth

• Age and Gender

How are older people typically perceived according to the stereotype content model?

• Highly competent but not very nice

• Well-intentioned but incompetent

• Neither competent nor trustworthy

• Both warm and competent

What historical factors influence the stereotypes of ethnic groups in the US?

• Government policies

• Accidents of immigration and history

• Educational systems

• Media portrayals

How can exposure to diversity help reduce stereotypes over time?

• By increasing competition among groups

• By isolating different ethnic groups

• By fostering familiarity and acceptance

• By promoting cultural superiority

What is one effective way to help people overcome their initial stereotypes?

• Providing them with more stereotypes

• Putting them on a team with a common goal

• Limiting their exposure to diversity

• Encouraging them to work in isolation

What is the potential outcome when people work together on a team?

• They develop new stereotypes

• They reinforce their stereotypes

• They learn to individuate others

• They become more competitive