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intro.psych (Psyco 105) Discussion: Group 1 Discussion Group: Social Cognition: Sites to Visit: Beyond Prejudice
By Connie Varnhagen (Admin) on Wednesday, September 2, 1998 - 11:26 am:
Dr. J. Cole, a psychologist and human relations consultant, developed this site on prejudice.Do Patricia Devine's research findings support the approach advocated in "Beyond Prejudice" to reduce prejudice?
After I read the text chapter, I went through this site, I found it very interesting, on how they are similar yet different. They both are looking for the same result, although going about it slightly differently. Some of the myths listed would be agreed upon, but I found it interesting that some of the questions listed, for the test were almost out of the text, for example, the one about unprejudice people feeling discomfort, the answer would be same for both Devine and Cole.
Devine's research seems to support Cole's approach to defeating prejudice. In the quiz, Cole actually refers to Devine's reasearch about five times as additional information. These two researchers have very similiar views on how to reduce prejudice.
Summary
You addressed the question very specifically,which is good. Beyond that, the summary is weak. It doesn't include some of the good comments Mike made (ie, becoming the target)or your comments on sterotypes. The discussion and summary needed to be more indepth.
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By Jep on Sunday, October 18, 1998 - 05:09 pm:
I feel that prejudice is an important issue and that it is a very touchy issue. Not only is there prjudice with whites and blacks, but wherever there is a stereotype about different types of people, from different backgrounds, there is prejudic. Even from "jocks" to "preppies" etc.
I agree with Devine when she talks about how everyone is aware of these stereotypes and they are thought about even if on the unconcious level. I also believe that some people may just simply decide to avoid or not believe these stereotypes, and do not allow them to affect how they act towards others, and different situations.
By Mike on Sunday, October 18, 1998 - 10:28 pm:
I found the information interesting and I also agreed with most of it. Everyone is prejudiced on one level or another, but some people try to ignore the stereotypes and form their own opinions. I actually learned alot about how to deal with certain situations, such as jokes, and how to discourage discrimination. Most interesting was Cole's part about 'becoming the target' and how the person making derogatory racial comments would then no longer have a faceless enemy, and how the person being slandered would no longer be the center of attention. It is a very creative way to avoid further hostilities or deeper prejudices.
Unfortunately, even if we don't consciously agree with our prejudices, they will arise subconciously. Devine explains how these people feel guilt after subconciously discriminating against anyone. The guilt is what will drive us to defeat our prejudices.
By Jep on Monday, October 19, 1998 - 01:11 pm:
Well it is apparant that Devine and Cole seem to agree on alot of things. THere is information from Devine in Cole's "Beyond Prejudice" even as far as references. Also what is being presented by both researchers seems to be agreed with readily by alot of people. Both of us seem to be in agreement with each other as well as with Devine and Cole that prejudice is a problem and it comes partially from us as individuals to stop it, it's not only a group effort. It's similar to the recycling problem where each idividual help will make a difference no matter how small and if each idividual takes it upon him/herself we can make a difference.
By Patricia on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 - 03:23 pm:
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