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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Doing something because you want to.






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






9. 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.






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






11. Measured in several groups. Results showed blacks had average higher self esteem relative to whites - while other groups had lower self esteem in comparison to whites.`






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






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






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.






15. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






16. 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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






20. 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).






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






22. 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.






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






24. Central Route - Systematic Processing






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






26. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






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






28. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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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. 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






31. 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.






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






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. Superficial Processing.






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






36. Measured extent of white preference for a white vs black stimulus person.85% of 6 year old's preferred whites. 70%-10 year olds - 50% of adults.






37. When people do not elaborate on the arguments of a communication but are instead swayed by factors that are peripheral to the message.






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






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






40. 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.






41. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






42. Gender - Ethnicity - Age.






43. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






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






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






46. 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






47. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






48. Suppressing stereotypical thoughts makes them more likely for these thoughts to come out and influence future actions and thoughts.






49. 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.






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