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Introducing the concepts of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination -- How psychologists study prejudice and discrimination -- Social categorization and stereotypes -- Stereotype activation and application -- Emotions and motivation -- Old-fashioned and contemporary forms of prejudice -- Individual differences and prejudice -- The development of prejudice in children -- The social context of prejudice -- From prejudice to discrimination -- The experience of discrimination -- Gender and sexual orientation -- Age, ability, and appearance -- Reducing prejudice and discrimination -- Glossary.