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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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.






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






3. 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).






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






5. 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.`






6. Superficial Processing.






7. The people we want to be.

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






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. Avoid effortful thinking.






11. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






12. Attitude toward a social group and its members.






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






14. 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.






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






16. The people we think we should be.

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






18. 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.






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






20. The people we think we should be.

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21. The people we want to be.

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






23. Message Learning Approach






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






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






26. 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.`






27. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






34. Refers to the performance of the activity in order to obtain an outcome.






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Attitude toward a social group and its members.






42. Memory message content does not always matter in persuasion. Incentive based predictions do not always work.






43. 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.






44. 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.






45. 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






46. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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






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






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






50. Refers to the performance of the activity in order to obtain an outcome.