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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. High Personal relevance had higher agreement if had strong argument vs weaker - which was also higher for strong arguments.






8. The people we want to be.

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9. 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.






10. 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.






11. When an expected external incentive such as money or prizes decreases a persons intrinsic motivation to perform a task.






12. 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).






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. The people we think we should be.

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23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. Doing something because you want to.






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






34. Superficial Processing.






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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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41. The theory that people evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.






42. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






43. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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. 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.






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






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






48. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






49. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






50. People don't need to have unpleasant tension and inconsistency to change. People might simply observe their own behaviors.