Research on stereotypes is comparatively new; though, it constitutes a sizable body of research with emphasis on stereotype formation, accuracy, measurement, and implications. Stereotypes can be stated as expected traits in a group of people based on some prior knowledge of, or assumptions regarding, groups of people. Intergroup bias takes place when people categorize traits or people into certain groups, favor groups which are similar to them, and rationalize group traits. While the bias might be outside of one's cognitive awareness it can nonetheless distort judgment. Consistent with the dual process model described early in this course, intergroup bias is the product of both automatic and controlled social cognitive processing and stereotypes can range from subtle to blatant in form (Aronson and McGlone, 2009, page 154). Pay particular attention to how automatic processing and systematic processing may have impacted the stereotype formation presented.
Explain one blatant stereotyping behavior and one subtle stereotyping behavior depicted in the media. Describe one way automatic processing might have impacted stereotype formation and one way controlled processing might have impacted stereotype formation and how. As the supervisor in the scenario, describe one way you might mitigate blatant and subtle stereotyping behavior. Use the present literature to support your response.