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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. Suppressing stereotypical thoughts makes them more likely for these thoughts to come out and influence future actions and thoughts.






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






4. Superficial Processing.






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






6. 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






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






8. The people we think we should be.

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9. An unpleasant state caused by people's awareness of inconsistency among various beliefs - attitudes or actions. We are motivated to achieve and maintain cognitive consistency to avoid dissonance.






10. Found similar effects as Payne - in a video game simulation. Found all subjects include blacks were more likely to shoot a black holding a tool.`






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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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23. Primed words associated with stereotypes of blacks - or nonsense syllables.Then read description of person with traits related to stereotypes. Effects higher for those with high anti black prejudice.






24. Avoid effortful thinking.






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






26. The people we want to be.

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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. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






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






30. 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.






31. We tend to attribute our own behaviors to situational causes while seeing others behaviors as caused by internal characteristics. Especially when behaviors are negative.






32. Avoid effortful thinking.






33. 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.






34. 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






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






36. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






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






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






40. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






41. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






42. We tend to attribute our own behaviors to situational causes while seeing others behaviors as caused by internal characteristics. Especially when behaviors are negative.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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