Title

How Interviewers' Stereotypes Influence Memory: An Exercise

Authors

Daniel Sachau, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
Matt Hussang, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1992

Abstract

Because students rarely see themselves as irrational, hateful, or insecure, they tend to believe that stereotypes are not their problem. This article describes an exercise that helps students recognize their own racial biases and understand the influence of stereotypes on memory. Because stereotypes facilitate the processing and recall of information consistent with the stereotype, students grasp why stereotypes persist.

Department

Psychology

Publication Title

Journal of Management Education

Recommended Citation

Sachau, D., & Hussang, M. (1992). How Interviewers' Stereotypes Influence Memory: An Exercise. Journal of Management Education, 16(3), 391-396. doi: 10.1177/105256299201600312

DOI

10.1177/105256299201600312

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/105256299201600312

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © 1992 SAGE Publications. Article published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Management Education, volume 16, issue number 3, August 1992, pages 391-396. Available online:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/105256299201600312