Intergroup anxiety narrows thinking and worsens intergroup judgment

Evidence

In general, intergroup anxiety is associated with a number of negative outcomes that may harm the impact of contact, including informationprocessing biases such as a narrowed focus of attention and simplified, expectancy-confirming cognitive processing, which may lead to avoidance of contact and polarized group judgments (Stephan & Stephan, 1985). — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1833 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Greater similarity to the Other heightens rather than eases intergroup fear — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 1386; Intergroup anxiety produces information biases, defensiveness, and avoidance of future contact; Intergroup anxiety narrows attention and biases perceptions toward expectations — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 1833 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Intergroup anxiety narrows attention and biases perceptions toward expectations #expands (0.92) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1833