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Social Psychology

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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






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






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






8. Stereotyping Increases as.






9. Process of identifying individuals as members of a social group because they share typical features of a group. When people are perceived as members of a group not as individuals.






10. Interpreting information concerning the self in a way that leads to overly positive evaluations. People usually rate themselves above average on positive traits.






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






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






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






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






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






20. Initially played game for 20mins average - when given extra credit played 25mins (ave) - after reward stopped played only for 14min -






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






22. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






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






24. Own Mood States - Message Length - Source Attractiveness - Source Credibility.






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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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33. Wrote poem - drew pictures - generated business solutions.






34. 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






35. Process of identifying individuals as members of a social group because they share typical features of a group. When people are perceived as members of a group not as individuals.






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






37. Doing something because you want to.






38. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. Attitude toward a social group and its members.






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






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






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






49. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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







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