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Social Psychology

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






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






3. 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






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






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






6. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.






7. Doing something because you want to.






8. Message Learning Approach






9. The individual must perceive the action as inconsistent; Must take personal responsibility for the act; Must experience physiological arousal; Must attribute the arousal to the action.






10. Persuasion processes fall along a 'continuum' of cognitive processing. Consider this as synonyms with superficial vs systematic processing.






11. The extent to which people are sensitive to the demands of social situations and shape their behavior accordingly.






12. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






13. High Personal relevance had higher agreement if had strong argument vs weaker - which was also higher for strong arguments.






14. Person is more motivated to think carefully about argument presented. (central route).






15. We may often draw inferences from our thoughts - feelings and behaviors.






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






17. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






18. We have more situational information about ourselves than we do for others. -Also others behavior is salient. -Could also be because we view selves in positive light.






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






20. An attitude toward the members of some groups based solely on their memberships in that group (can be positive or negative).






21. A non-conscious form of self-enhancement.






22. Allows us to master our environment. Also deal with others efficiently and appropriately.






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






24. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






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






26. Pair neutral objects with stimuli that already bring about desired response. EX Mothballs->Grandparents->Pleasant feelin Mothball-->Pleasant Feeling.






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






28. 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.






29. 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






30. When people elaborate on a persuasion communication reading/listening carefully and thinking about the arguments (central merits) given.






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






32. Superficial Processing.






33. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






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






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






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






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






38. A narrower more specific social group that is part of a broad social group.






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






40. 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.






41. Process of identifying individuals as members of a social group because they share typical features of a group. When people are perceived as members of a group not as individuals.






42. 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.






43. 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.`






44. An individual's positive or negative evaluation or himself/herself.






45. 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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46. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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47. 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.






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






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






50. Stereotyping Increases as.