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Social Psychology
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1. An individual's overall image of himself or herself.
Self Concept
Message Processing and Persuasion Predominant Theory
Two Factor Theory of emotion
Classic Dissonance Exp. Festinger & Carlsmith (1959)
2. Attitude-Behavior Consistency Problems. Persuasion effects were difficult to replicate. Conflicting findings and theories.
Reasons of End of Attitude Research
Two Factor Theory of emotion
(Schaetner and Singer) Epinephrine
Social Comparison Theory
3. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.
Low Self Monitors
Message Processing and Persuasion Predominant Theory
Discrimination
(Twenge and Crocker) Self Esteem in groups
4. We tend to attribute our own behaviors to situational causes while seeing others behaviors as caused by internal characteristics. Especially when behaviors are negative.
Extrinsic Motivation
Big 3 Categories
Cacioppo (1983) UI
Actor Observer Differences in Attribution
5. Refers to the performance of the activity in order to obtain an outcome.
Petty - Cacioppo - & Goldman (1981) (PCG)
Contact Hypothesis
Extrinsic Motivation
Over Justification Effect
6. Beliefs about attributes of a group. This involves a persons belief/ knowledge about an attitude object.
(Shaetner) Shocks
Cognitive= Stereotypes
Low Elaboration (Peripheral Route)
Stereotype
7. We tend to attribute our own behaviors to situational causes while seeing others behaviors as caused by internal characteristics. Especially when behaviors are negative.
Self-Perception Theory
Actor Observer Differences in Attribution
Two Factor Theory of emotion
Stereotyping is generally associated with
8. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.
(Correll) Quick Decision Kill
Social Learning Explanation
Cognitive Consistency Theories
Why AOD?
9. An individual difference reflecting the extent which people engage in and effortful cognitive activities. (playing chess)
(Bodenhausen) Tested Circadian Rhythm
Low Self Monitors
Self Complexity
Need For Cognition NFC
10. 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
Stereotypes include many different types of information.
(Heatherton & Vohs) Self Esteem Intelligence Test
Implicit Association Test
Steps in Persuasion According To MLA
11. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).
(PCG) Personal Relevance Manipulation
Message Processing Theories
Need For Cognition NFC
Message Processing Theories
12. People low in self complexity felt better after success and worse after failure than people high in self complexity.
Message Processing Theories
(Linville) Self Esteem in Success/Failure
Cons of Categorization
Self Complexity
13. We make inferences about our attitudes by observing our own behaviors when 'internal cues' are weak or ambiguous.
Stereotype
(PCG) Source Expertise Manipulation
As Cognitive Capacity Decreases
Self-Perception Theory
14. The theory that certain types of direct contact between groups will reduce prejudice. More contact is thought to increase the amount of information learned.
'Cold' Prejudice
Social Comparison Theory
Contact Hypothesis
Stereotype
15. 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.
Self Concept
Individuals High in NFC
Staats and Staats (1957)
Actor Observer Differences in Attribution
16. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).
'Ideal' selves
Message Learning Approach
(PCG) Personal Relevance Manipulation
Reasons of End of Attitude Research
17. Behavior toward a social group and its members. The way our attitude influences how we act or behave.
Behavioral= Discrimination
'Ought' selves
Key Factor of MLA
(Shaetner) Shocks
18. A motive for choosing behaviors that are intended to elicit a desired impression of the self.
Steps in Persuasion According To MLA
'Ought' selves
(Payne) Weapon or Tool
Self Presentation
19. We may often draw inferences from our thoughts - feelings and behaviors.
How does our self self concept and self esteem shaped by our social environment?
Authoritarian Personality
Classic Dissonance Exp. Festinger & Carlsmith (1959) Result
High Elaboration (Central Route
20. 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.
Self Discrepancy Theory Predicts
Implicit Association Test
Authoritarian Personality
'Ought' selves
21. Primed words associated with stereotypes of blacks - or nonsense syllables.Then read description of person with traits related to stereotypes. Effects higher for those with high anti black prejudice.
Extrinsic Motivation
Self-Perception Theory
(Lepore & Brown) Primed Words
(Pelham) Positive Association
22. Doing something because you want to.
(PCG) Source Expertise Manipulation
Message Processing and Persuasion Predominant Theory
Peripheral Route
Intrinsic Motivation
23. Memory message content does not always matter in persuasion. Incentive based predictions do not always work.
(Bodenhausen) Tested Circadian Rhythm
Problems of MLA
The Elaboration Continuum
Self Monitoring
24. 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
Berkowitz & Knurek (1969)
High Self Monitors
Key Factor of MLA
Self Enhancing Bias`
25. Relies on subtle methods: Disguised questionaires -Elaborate cover stories -Physiological measures -Implicit reaction times.
Social Categorization
Low Self Monitors
Modern research on stereotypes
Berkowitz & Knurek (1969)
26. People low in self complexity felt better after success and worse after failure than people high in self complexity.
As the Personal Relevance of Message increases
(Linville) Self Esteem in Success/Failure
Why AOD?
Implicit Egoism
27. Any unjustified positive or negative behavior dierected toward a social group and its members.
Discrimination
Leaning Theories
Key Factor of MLA
(Lepore & Brown) Primed Words
28. A covert computer based measure derived from the speed at which people respond to paring of a concept. (How quickly associate minorities with danger).
Implicit Association Test
Reasons of End of Attitude Research
Individuals Low in NFC
Petty - Cacioppo - & Goldman (1981) (PCG)
29. People evaluate themselves against internal 'ideal' and ought standards - producing emotional consequences.
Message Processing Theories
Self-Discrepancy Theory
Peripheral Route
High Self Monitors
30. Interpreting information concerning the self in a way that leads to overly positive evaluations. People usually rate themselves above average on positive traits.
Pros of Categorization
Self Enhancing Bias`
Cognitive Consistency Theories
'Cold' Prejudice
31. Conditional (Classical/Operant) - Mere exposure effect - Self-perception effects.
Classical Conditioning
Low Elaboration (Peripheral Route)
Message Processing and Persuasion Predominant Theory
Peripheral Route
32. A covert computer based measure derived from the speed at which people respond to paring of a concept. (How quickly associate minorities with danger).
Reasons of End of Attitude Research
(Heatherton & Vohs) Self Esteem Intelligence Test
(Klein) False Feedback
Implicit Association Test
33. A non-conscious form of self-enhancement.
Implicit Egoism
(PCG) Source Expertise Manipulation
'Ought' selves
Message Processing Theories
34. Avoid effortful thinking.
2 Components of The Social Self
Individuals Low in NFC
As the Personal Relevance of Message increases
Message Learning Approach Claims
35. 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.
(Lepper) Kids and Markers
ABC Model
(Lepper) Kids and Math Games
(PCG) Results
36. Physical appearance - interest and goals - preferred activities - attitudes.
Social Learning Explanation
Stereotypes include many different types of information.
(PCG) Personal Relevance Manipulation
Rebound Effect
37. 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).
(Correll) Quick Decision Kill
Terror Management Theory
(Pelham) Positive Association
2 Components of The Social Self
38. Gender - Ethnicity - Age.
Big 3 Categories
Leaning Theories
'Hot' Prejudice
Subtype
39. A person has to remember the content of a for it to have a lasting impact.
Key Factor of MLA
Stereotype
Self Handicapped
Two Factor Theory of emotion
40. Specific Responses are followed by positive or negative consequences.
(Lepper) Kids and Math Games
Prejudice
Operant Conditioning
Self Complexity
41. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.
2 Components of The Social Self
Berkowitz & Knurek (1969)
Insko (1965) Results
Implicit Association Test
42. Wrote poem - drew pictures - generated business solutions.
(Amabile) Adult Participants
Classic Dissonance Exp. Festinger & Carlsmith (1959) Result
Implicit Association Test
Affective= Prejudice
43. After telling subject were asked how much they enjoyed experiment honestly. Those paid $1 to lie rated the task as more enjoyable than those paid $20. Because incentive wasn't high enough those paid only $1 changed attitude toward task. Thus it isnt
Classic Dissonance Exp. Festinger & Carlsmith (1959) Result
Cognitive Dissonance Steps
(Bodenhausen) Tested Circadian Rhythm
Self-Perception Theory
44. Called students at the U of Hawaii and asked their opinion about a new university festival. Students then heard statement about the festival and asked if they agreed or not. 1/2 were rewarded with 'good' when said good things - 1/2 when said bad.
Insko (1965)
Social Categorization
Self-Discrepancy Theory
Cognitive Dissonance (Festinger 1957)
45. Initially played game for 20mins average - when given extra credit played 25mins (ave) - after reward stopped played only for 14min -
Petty - Cacioppo - & Goldman (1981) (PCG)
Is Prejudice Hardwired?
Peripheral Route
(Lepper) Kids and Math Games
46. Relies on subtle methods: Disguised questionaires -Elaborate cover stories -Physiological measures -Implicit reaction times.
Modern research on stereotypes
'Cold' Prejudice
Self Expression
Is Prejudice Hardwired?
47. When people elaborate on a persuasion communication reading/listening carefully and thinking about the arguments (central merits) given.
Social Comparison Theory
Modern research on stereotypes
Self Complexity
Central Route
48. An account of attitude change developed by psychologist Daryl Bem. It asserts that people develop their attitudes by observing their behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused them.
Message Learning Approach
High Elaboration (Central Route
Cacioppo (1983) UI
Self-Perception Theory
49. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.
How does our self self concept and self esteem shaped by our social environment?
Individuals High in NFC
Social Comparison Theory
Message Processing Theories
50. An individual's positive or negative evaluation or himself/herself.
Modern research on stereotypes
Self Esteem
Discrimination
Steps in Persuasion According To MLA