Question

How do you think self-fulfilling prophecies might strengthen stereotypes about a specific cultural or racial group? Give and example in your answer

Answer 1

perceiver acts in such a way that the stereotyped group member really does behave in a stereotype-confirming way
-ex. teacher may treat girls diff--> girls don't try as hard/do as well--> girls seem stupider than boys
-ex. rate basketball player according to stereotypes
-make stereotypes seem accurate-->but are really further distorting perceptions and realities

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