Stereotypes
Stereotypes are oversimplified ideas about groups of people based on characteristics (race, gender, sexual, orientation,…
Shannon Strischek
Processes that Contribute to Prejudice
There are many processes that contribute to prejudice, such as power, prestige, and class. When…
How Perceptions of the Environment Shape Our Perceptions of Others
The influence of our perceptions of the environment affects our attributions and perceptions of people.…
How Self-Perceptions Shape Our Perceptions of Others
The influence of our self-perceptions affects our attributions and perceptions of people. One of the…
Attributional Processes
Attribution theory attempts to explain the processes by which individuals explain, or attribute, the causes…
Influence of Culture and Socialization on Identity Formation
Socialization prepares people for social life by teaching them a group’s shared norms, values, beliefs,…
Influence of Social Factors on Identity Formation
Interactions with individuals as well as socialization into broader cultural groups can affect the development…
Theories of Identity Development
Many researchers and theorists have attempted to divide the formation of identity and personality into…
Different Types of Identities
The aspects of identity can all contribute to the development of different types of identities, such…
The Role of Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, and Locus of Control in Self-Concept and Self-Identity
In addition to how the “self” is defined, there are three powerful influences on an…