Allport's Prejudiced Personality Today: Need for Closure as the Motivated Cognitive Basis of Prejudice

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A mystery of Allport. A study of prejudice in social psychology was fully embodied and motivated by Allport's eternal "prejudice nature" published in 1954. Among them, Alport distinguishes prejudiced and free expression prejudices, and most Americans who have experienced their racial prejudice and sarcasm. Normally, seesaws and zigzags are almost painful ... this contradiction leads to confusion; it is the same as "life seems to be" (pp. 326 - 327). "Contrary to intellect, prejudice is emotionally difficult to handle" (Allport, 1954, p. 328)

As early as 1954, Alport wrote "the nature of prejudice" and thought of human contact as one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice among majority and ethnic minorities (ie people not satisfied Time to spend). People who are biased towards you) But I think that Allport is not just about contacting. In addition, it is necessary to remember the four conditions and design the encounter between the groups. Only the contact is necessary, but if the additional condition of Allport is satisfied, the meta-analysis shows a positive effect. In other words, the relationship between individuals and groups that intentionally design each other is certainly not harmful. It makes the encounter even more powerful

In 1954, Gordon Allport connected prejudice to categorical thinking with his classic "prejudice nature". Allport claims prejudice is a natural and normal process for human beings. According to him, "Human thought must be considered by categories ... Once formed, the categories become the basis of normal prejudice.We can not avoid this process, an orderly life "In the 1970s, research began to show that prejudice is not a negative emotion to others, but tends to be based on bias towards their own group. According to Marilyn Brewer, prejudice may not be developed due to the hatred of the external group, but the internal group holds a positive emotion such as praise, compassion, trust, etc. "