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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. The idea that emotional experience is the result of a two-step self-perception process in which people first experience physiological arousal and then seek an appropriate explanation for it






2. The theory that people evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.






3. Behavior toward a social group and its members. The way our attitude influences how we act or behave.






4. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






5. 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.






6. A motive for choosing behaviors that are intended to elicit a desired impression of the self.






7. When people do not elaborate on the arguments of a communication but are instead swayed by factors that are peripheral to the message.






8. Stereotyping Increases as.






9. Emphasis on how people learn persuasive messages. Researched who says what to whom. Who-the source of the communication. WHat- the nature of the communication.






10. We tend to attribute our own behaviors to situational causes while seeing others behaviors as caused by internal characteristics. Especially when behaviors are negative.






11. Incentives for the new attitudinal position must out weigh those of the current/ initial attitude.






12. 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.






13. Message Learning Approach






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






15. The theory that people evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.






16. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






17. A covert computer based measure derived from the speed at which people respond to paring of a concept. (How quickly associate minorities with danger).






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






19. Stereotyping Increases as.






20. Doing something because you want to.






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






22. Emphasis on how people learn persuasive messages. Researched who says what to whom. Who-the source of the communication. WHat- the nature of the communication.






23. We make inferences about our attitudes by observing our own behaviors when 'internal cues' are weak or ambiguous.






24. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






25. 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.






26. As a ability or motivation is lacking. Similar to relying on stereotypes when not thinking.






27. 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






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






29. Gender - Ethnicity - Age.






30. We make inferences about our attitudes by observing our own behaviors when 'internal cues' are weak or ambiguous.






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






32. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






33. Argued we form positive association to the sight of our own name - and are drawn to people and places that resemble this. (Mike from Michigan - Denise the Dentist).






34. 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.






35. Found that people were frieghtened into thinking they would receive shocks sought others in the same situation- influenced behavior.






36. 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






37. The people we think we should be.

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38. Specific Responses are followed by positive or negative consequences.






39. Prejudice learned from others (teachers - parents - peers - media).






40. The theory that certain types of direct contact between groups will reduce prejudice. More contact is thought to increase the amount of information learned.






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






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






43. 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






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






45. 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.






46. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






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






48. Gave British subjects photos of a day in the life of a skinhead - told to write about him. 1/2 told to avoid stereotypes. Then were told they would meet him in a room - but He was out - they then measured how far they sat. Those that were told to avo






49. 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.






50. Incentives for the new attitudinal position must out weigh those of the current/ initial attitude.







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