Investigate the cognitive processes underlying stereotype formation

Investigate the cognitive processes underlying stereotype formation, implicit bias, and automatic prejudice in social perception and judgment. Discuss theories of stereotyping, such as the social categorization theory and the stereotype activation model, in understanding how social categorization processes contribute to the formation and activation of stereotypes. Analyze research findings on the impact of implicit bias on decision-making, interpersonal interactions, and institutional practices, as well as interventions for reducing implicit bias and promoting fairer judgments and behaviors in diverse social contexts.