ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Transmission of Group-Based Preferences through Observational Learning
- David Schultner
University of Amsterdam - David Amodio
University of Amsterdam - David Amodio
New York University - Björn Lindström
Karolinska Institutet
Abstract
Can prejudice be transmitted by observing others’ intergroup interactions? We found that observing interactions between a prejudiced demonstrator and target group member led participants to show similar biases in their own behavior, despite no knowledge of group differences and financial incentives to respond without bias.
Social Cognition