Psychology
Licensed Florida psychologist
Bert Diament provides brief,
goal-oriented individual and
couples therapy. Professor
Diament has taught numerous
courses at Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at FAU in
Jupiter and Boca Raton and
has presented lectures and seminars to area residents
and mental health professionals. A graduate of Albert
Einstein’s Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School
of Psychology, Professor Diament is an Associate
Fellow and training supervisor at the Albert Ellis
Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavior
Therapy. Professor Diament has received the
Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for
Service to Children and Families from the
Connecticut Association of School Psychologists and
was elected to Diplomate status in the area of
Professional Psychotherapy by the International
Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and
Psychotherapy. Professor Diament is also a certified
Gottman Institute Marital Seven Principles Educator.
He appreciates feedback on his lectures and can be
reached at bdphd17@gmail.com.
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- “Follows course description published in catalog.”
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The Dynamics of Prejudice, Discrimination and Stereotyping
“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get facts” — E.B. White, author
One of the songs in the musical Avenue Q is titled
“Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist.” This lecture will
explore whether or not there is some truth to this and
the factors associated with some individuals being
more so than others.
The following topics will be explored:
- Definition of what constitutes prejudice,
discrimination and stereotyping
- “Old fashioned” vs. “modern” race and gender
discrimination
- Explicit and implicit stereotyping
- The roots of prejudice: cognitive, emotional,
personality and situational factors
- Studies in prejudice reduction
The lecture will be presented with PowerPoint
slides and ample time will be allowed at the end
for questions.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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Course # W1M3 — One Time Event
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Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Monday, January 22 2018 |
Time: | 1:30 - 3 PM |
Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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