A reliance on schemas (which have solidified over time and become a bias) to make assumptions about social situations. They are often incomplete because they do not take into account numerous other factors.
In order to maintain a positive view of ourselves we tend to take credit for our successes and blame failures on situational factors. In other words, we rely on the schema that we are generally skilled, capable, and good intentioned.
Feeling interested or drawn to another person. Attraction can manifest itself through an individual's characteristics (i.e., physical, intellectual, or emotional) or social standing (i.e., popularity, power, or affiliation)
The tendency to make assumptions about a person based on a single characteristic This is best understood not in a religious sense but in terms of light - a "halo" radiating from a single source of light, like the sun.
A theory that states prejudice is based on a lack of information and more contract between groups will lead to greater understanding and less prejudice.
A conscious effort to get others to like us. This effort can take many forms, like complementing someone or taking acting more enthusiastic about their interests than you really are.
A reaction to fight outside influences we believe are attempting to undermine the authority we have over our own thoughts and behaviors ("you can't tell me what to do/think!")
When responsibilities for a task within a group are unclear, and the success or failure of that group cannot be connected to any particular person's performance.