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Title: Explain the development of prejudice from the perspective of a response to thre Post by: colleen on Jun 26, 2012 Explain the development of prejudice from the perspective of a response to threats to self-esteem and group interests.
Title: Re: Explain the development of prejudice from the perspective of a response to thre Post by: ThePsychic on Jun 30, 2012 1) We have a positive view of our in-group(s).
2) If this positive view is threatened, the source is derogated (a) to preserve or enhance self-esteem, (b) to protect group interests, and/or (c) to maintain group position. 3) Competition for resources may engender prejudice. This type of prejudice can be overcome with a superordinate goal (one that requires cooperation between groups to achieve). |