C/PS/28. Social Psychology: Attitudes and Stereotyping

This work examines how attitudes are formed and how stereotypes and prejudices arise in social groups. It begins with an outline of the main issues and schools of thought and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. Cognitive approaches are emphasised as particularly important for understanding human behaviour. The educational setting is given as an example of how social psychology of stereotypes can have implications for understanding how prejudices may arise in the school environment. This is analysed from both the standpoint of the teacher and pupils.