PSY338 : Stereotypes and Prejudice

This course is an introductory level survey of the major classic and contemporary psychological theories and research in stereotypes and prejudice.  We will address psychological issues of diversity, stereotypes, prejudice, and cultural difference with a primary focus on SES, age, appearance, class, ability, race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Correlational and experimental studies are the means through which researchers learn about these topics, so you can expect much of our course’s content to cover research studies’ applications to everyday situations.