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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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






6. Message Learning Approach






7. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






8. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. A non-conscious form of self-enhancement.






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. 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






21. An attitude toward the members of some groups based solely on their memberships in that group (can be positive or negative).






22. An attitude toward the members of some groups based solely on their memberships in that group (can be positive or negative).






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






24. 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.






25. Doing something because you want to.






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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






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






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






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






41. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






42. 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






43. 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.






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






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






46. Superficial Processing.






47. 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






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






49. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






50. 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.