MCAT Psychological Social Foundations Flashcards: 8b Prejudice Stereotypes Bias

Study 8b Prejudice Stereotypes Bias in MCAT Psychological Social Foundations with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

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What is the ultimate attribution error?

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Attributing out-group negatives to traits and positives to situations. It extends the fundamental attribution error to groups, protecting in-group esteem by derogating out-groups.

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A longitudinal evaluation of a workplace training program tracked employees (N=260) for 18 months. Departments varied in whether they implemented structured intergroup mentorship pairs (cross-group, equal-status roles) or left mentorship informal. Prejudice toward an outgroup was assessed every 6 months with a composite score (higher = more prejudice). Scores decreased more in structured mentorship departments (from M=3.4 to M=2.6) than in informal departments (from M=3.3 to M=3.1). Reductions were strongest where mentorship goals were jointly defined and progress was reviewed by supervisors. Which statement best reflects the findings of the study?

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