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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. Subjects read persuasive message in favor of tuition increase. 1/2 received message that had only strong arguments. 1/2 received for weak. Results showed high NFC participants were persuaded b strong arguments vs weak.






2. Creating mental obstacles and excuses for selves - for if we do poorly on task we can fall back on.






3. ENjoy cognitive activities and engage in them when they have the chance.






4. Initially played game for 20mins average - when given extra credit played 25mins (ave) - after reward stopped played only for 14min -






5. A generalized (sometimes accurate but often overgeneralized) belief about a group of people -. formed by associating particular characteristics with a particular group.






6. Superficial Processing.






7. Attitude toward a social group and its members.






8. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






9. Physical appearance - interest and goals - preferred activities - attitudes.






10. Attitude structures cna be described in terms of three components: AFFECT BEHAVIOR COGNITION






11. When people realize their behavior is caused by an EXTERNAL FACTOR they do not assume that it reflects their INTERNAL FEELINGS.`






12. We desire self esteem - to be aligned with other people to make ourselves feel better about ourselves.






13. The diversity of self aspects people develop for various roles.






14. 1/2 told 60% answers right - 1/2 told 40%. Also told either that their average was 20% better or worse. People like more that they were better than average.






15. Gave participants a long list of names paired with different words. 1/2 paired neg. words with 'George' and neutral words with 'Ed' (VV). After leaving room subjects talked with either 'Ed Fuller' or 'George Foster'. Results showed people were viewed






16. Under time pressure -Experiencing extreme emotions - At low circadian rhythm (tired)






17. Injected males with epinephrine. 1 group told of the true effects of drug - 1 group not told - 1 group received placebo. Then left with confederate who were told was in same situations - he acted either angry or happy. Results showed those not aware






18. Makes all members of a group seem more similar to each other than if they were not categorized. Also - categorization can also exaggerate differences between groups.






19. 1/3 kids draw pictures - 1/3 told would get award - 1/3 not told about reward before starting but received after. Those with unexpected reward had highest.






20. Had subjects spend an hour performing really boring repetitive tasks. 1/3 received $20 to tell next subject that task was fun. 1/3 only received $1 - last 1/3 not asked to lie.






21. Randomly assigned morning types and evening types - and led experiment during morning - noon - and evening. Subjects read evidence about Robert Garner - and Roberto Garcia - found Roberto Garcia rated more negatively at morning time.






22. Had subjects hear an audio message in favor of 'Senior Comprehensive Exams'. 1/2 given strong argument vs Weak.






23. Central Route - Systematic Processing






24. When people believe that some groups don't have what it takes and should be excluded from desirable positions - wealth - and power.

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25. Subjects had to decide appropriately - results found they were more likely to misidentify blacks with having a weapon.






26. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






27. We are biologically programmed for self preservation - but we are always in fear of our own death. Self-Esteem serves as a buffer for this.






28. Superficial Processing.






29. Suppressing stereotypical thoughts makes them more likely for these thoughts to come out and influence future actions and thoughts.






30. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.






31. Relies on subtle methods: Disguised questionaires -Elaborate cover stories -Physiological measures -Implicit reaction times.






32. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






33. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






34. When people realize their behavior is caused by an EXTERNAL FACTOR they do not assume that it reflects their INTERNAL FEELINGS.`






35. Tend to shape their behavior for their audience and situations.






36. Found similar effects as Payne - in a video game simulation. Found all subjects include blacks were more likely to shoot a black holding a tool.`






37. An individual difference reflecting the extent which people engage in and effortful cognitive activities. (playing chess)






38. 1/3 kids draw pictures - 1/3 told would get award - 1/3 not told about reward before starting but received after. Those with unexpected reward had highest.






39. People evaluate themselves against internal 'ideal' and ought standards - producing emotional consequences.






40. Those who cannot accept their own 'inner conflicts' believe in authority and see their own inadequacies in others. Thus prejudice acts as a protection from self doubts.






41. People low in self complexity felt better after success and worse after failure than people high in self complexity.






42. Nonsense syllables visually and paired with positive or negative words via audio. Ex saw nonsense word but saw either 'sweet' or 'ugly'. Results showed people formed attitudes based on pairing of +/- words.






43. Discrepancy - Emotional Reactions - Long-Term Effects.






44. 1/2 subject given easy questions and told that they did better than average (non ego threatning) (ViceVersa). Then had those ego-threatened interact with others who didn't take test. Subjects that didn't take test rated the ego-threatened people as l






45. Refers to the performance of the activity in order to obtain an outcome.






46. Stereotyping Increases as.






47. The people we think we should be.

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48. A motive for choosing behaviors that are intended to reflect and express the self concept.






49. Those who cannot accept their own 'inner conflicts' believe in authority and see their own inadequacies in others. Thus prejudice acts as a protection from self doubts.






50. Measured extent of white preference for a white vs black stimulus person.85% of 6 year old's preferred whites. 70%-10 year olds - 50% of adults.