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Language

Stereotype priming

Stereotype priming

Noun

Some reminder of a group stereotype (e.g., picture, word, name) that activates the entire stereotype and distorts subsequent information processing

Source
  • Gaucher et al., Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2011
  • McConnell & Fazio, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 1996
  • Carnes et al., Journal of Women’s Health, 2005; Nature, 2006
  • Steele & Aronson, Journal of Personality and Social Psych, 1995
  • Gonzales et al., Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 2002

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