• DOI:10.1177/0963721415605257
Corpus ID: 53056616

Stereotype (In)Accuracy in Perceptions of Groups and Individuals

@article{Jussim2015StereotypeI,
  title={Stereotype (In)Accuracy in Perceptions of Groups and Individuals},
  author={L. Jussim and Jarret T. Crawford and R. Rubinstein},
  journal={Current Directions in Psychological Science},
  year={2015},
  volume={24},
  pages={490 - 497}
}

L. Jussim, Jarret T. Crawford, R. Rubinstein

Published 2015

Psychology

Current Directions in Psychological Science

Are stereotypes accurate or inaccurate? We summarize evidence that stereotype accuracy is one of the largest and most replicable findings in social psychology. We address controversies in this literature, including the long-standing and continuing but unjustified emphasis on stereotype inaccuracy, how to define and assess stereotype accuracy, and whether stereotypic (vs. individuating) information can be used rationally in person perception. We conclude with suggestions for building theory and… CONTINUE READING

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