Understanding Prejudice in Context
Research how people understand prejudice in themselves, others, and society to help us better understand the dynamic effects of inequality in society.
Project description
The Lay Theories of Prejudice Lab in UB's Department of Psychology examines how people understand prejudice in themselves, others, and society broadly. By understanding how people construe prejudice, we are better able to address the ways that prejudice impacts members of marginalized social groups and society, as well as how to combat prejudice. In-person and online research studies will be conducted to examine the nature of people's beliefs and how these beliefs shape attention, well-being, and efforts to confront prejudice interpersonally and via activism. Student research assistants will gain firsthand experience working with participants, developing research questions, and collecting psychological research data.
Project outcome
Students engaging in this lab will collect data and have the opportunity to share findings from that data with others in the form of a poster or writing project.
Learning outcomes
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Longer than a semester; 6-9 months |
| Start time | Fall, Spring |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid |
| Level of collaboration | Small group project (2-3 students) |
| Benefits | Potential academic credit (through PSY498) |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Core partners
- Lay Theories of Prejudice lab graduate students and collaborators.
Project mentor
Kim Chaney
Assistant Professor
Psychology
Phone: (716) 645-0299
Email: kchaney@buffalo.edu
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Preparation activities
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.
Keywords
psychology, prejudice, inequality, LGBTQ+, race, social