The Psychology of Prejudice, Third Edition

Todd D. Nelson, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at California State University, Stanislaus. His research focuses on prejudice and stereotyping, with special emphasis on ageism. A Fellow of the Society for Experimental Social Psychology, Dr. Nelson has authored or edited a number of books on social psychology, prejudice, and ageism. Michael A. Olson, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Tennessee. Much of his research centers on implicit bias, measures of implicit cognition, prejudice reduction, and intergroup relations. He also advocates for and conducts training sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Olson is past associate editor of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.

1. Introduction to the Study of Stereotyping and Prejudice
2. Origin and Maintenance of Stereotypes and Prejudice
3. Feeling versus Thinking in the Activation and Application of Stereotypes
4. Implicit Stereotyping and Prejudice
5. The Prejudiced Personality: Are Some People More Likely to Feel Prejudice?
6. Old-Fashioned versus Modern Prejudice
7. Experiencing Prejudice
8. Ageism
9. Sexual Prejudice
10. Sexism
11. Anti-Fat Prejudice
12. Reducing Prejudice
References
Index