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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An individual's overall image of himself or herself.






2. 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.`






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






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






5. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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






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






8. 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.






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






10. The people we think we should be.

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. Wrote poem - drew pictures - generated business solutions.






26. Any unjustified positive or negative behavior dierected toward a social group and its members.






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






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






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






30. The individual must perceive the action as inconsistent; Must take personal responsibility for the act; Must experience physiological arousal; Must attribute the arousal to the action.






31. 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.






32. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






34. Tend to behave consistently across audience and situations.






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






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






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






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






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. Doing something because you want to.






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






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






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






50. 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.