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Social Psychology

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






2. 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.






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






4. 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.`






5. Attitude-Behavior Consistency Problems. Persuasion effects were difficult to replicate. Conflicting findings and theories.






6. 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.`






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






10. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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11. People don't need to have unpleasant tension and inconsistency to change. People might simply observe their own behaviors.






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






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






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






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






17. The people we think we should be.

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18. Wrote poem - drew pictures - generated business solutions.






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






20. Most Social Psychologist and Evolutionary psychologist agree. Contemporary social psychologist believe such phenomena results form similar social cognitive.






21. 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.






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






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






24. Attention - Comprehension - Yielding (attitude change) - Retention.






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






26. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






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






29. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. An unpleasant state caused by people's awareness of inconsistency among various beliefs - attitudes or actions. We are motivated to achieve and maintain cognitive consistency to avoid dissonance.






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






43. Superficial Processing.






44. 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.






45. Wrote poem - drew pictures - generated business solutions.






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.







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