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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. Persuasion processes fall along a 'continuum' of cognitive processing. Consider this as synonyms with superficial vs systematic processing.






2. Subjects read persuasive message in favor of tuition increase. 1/2 received message that had only strong arguments. 1/2 received for weak. Results showed high NFC participants were persuaded b strong arguments vs weak.






3. 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






4. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






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






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






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






9. The people we want to be.

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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. 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.






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






13. Physical appearance - interest and goals - preferred activities - attitudes.






14. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






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






16. 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).






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






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






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






20. Tend to behave consistently across audience and situations.






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






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






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






24. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






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






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






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






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






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






30. Subjects read persuasive message in favor of tuition increase. 1/2 received message that had only strong arguments. 1/2 received for weak. Results showed high NFC participants were persuaded b strong arguments vs weak.






31. Doing something because you want to.






32. 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






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






34. 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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35. Discrepancy - Emotional Reactions - Long-Term Effects.






36. 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.






37. 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






38. Superficial Processing.






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






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






41. Conditional (Classical/Operant) - Mere exposure effect - Self-perception effects.






42. Tend to behave consistently across audience and situations.






43. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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






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