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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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.






2. 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






3. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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






5. 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






6. A person has to remember the content of a for it to have a lasting impact.






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






8. 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.






9. Avoid effortful thinking.






10. 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.






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






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






14. THat increased incentive leads greater likelihood of attitude change.






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






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






17. A person has to remember the content of a for it to have a lasting impact.






18. Beliefs about attributes of a group. This involves a persons belief/ knowledge about an attitude object.






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






20. Stereotyping Increases as.






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






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






27. Superficial Processing.






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






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






30. An individual's overall image of himself or herself.






31. Beliefs about attributes of a group. This involves a persons belief/ knowledge about an attitude object.






32. 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.`






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






35. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






36. Attitude toward a social group and its members.






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






38. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






44. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






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






47. The people we think we should be.

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






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






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