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• Why do we tend to form groups and treat people differently depending on their group?
• Why can it be difficult for groups to interact positively? What are the obstacles?
• What are some ways to get past these difficulties?
• What has your work shown in this area?
• How does the belief in meritocracy play a role in group perception?

Dr. Susan T. Fiske
Eugene Higgins Professor, Psychology and Public Affairs
Princeton University