2. Provide a definition of stereotyping (A.C. 1.2).
As described in social psychology, a stereotype is a particular and fixed and over
generalized belief or perception about a particular, person, community, group, section
or class of people. By stereotyping one considers that particular person has some range
of particular characteristics, traits and abilities that one assumes that all members of
that group possess.
3. Explain the possible social and cognitive functions of stereotyping by completing the
table below (A.C. 1.2).
Function of stereotyping Is this a cognitive
social function?
Stereotypes help us to make sense of the world and process
information around us easily
Social function
Stereotypes allow us to identify in groups and out groups and
understand which groups we belong to
Cognitive function
Stereotypes help us to understand group norms and how to interact
with others
Cognitive function
Stereotypes are shortcuts that support us in categorising
information and make sense of things
Cognitive function
Stereotypes simplify the processing of information Social function
4. Create a diagram of the ABC model of attitude formation and label it with the
following terms and include a brief example (A.C. 1.3).
a. Behavioural component
b. Links to prejudice
c. Affective component
d. Cognitive component
e. Links of Stereotyping

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