Intergroup Relations Laboratory
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Research in this lab focuses on issues related to social identity, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. We explore how attitudes and beliefs about self and social groups operate outside of conscious awareness or control. For example, some of our work reveals that ethnic minorities (African, Asian, Latino, or Native Americans) are implicitly conceived of as being less American than White/European Americans. We are also investigating the influence of socio-cultural realities on the implicit academic self-concept of underrepresented groups. Finally, we conduct research on emotional responses occurring in intergroup contexts. For further details about ongoing research projects, consult recent publications and conference presentations. SDSU students interested in these topics and looking for research opportunities should contact Thierry Devos [tdevos@sciences.sdsu.edu] PSY 499. Special Study |