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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. A narrower more specific social group that is part of a broad social group.






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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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6. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






7. Gave British subjects photos of a day in the life of a skinhead - told to write about him. 1/2 told to avoid stereotypes. Then were told they would meet him in a room - but He was out - they then measured how far they sat. Those that were told to avo






8. Attention - Comprehension - Yielding (attitude change) - Retention.






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






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






11. The people we want to be.

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12. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






13. 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






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






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






16. 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






17. 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






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






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






20. 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.






21. Gave participants a long list of names paired with different words. 1/2 paired neg. words with 'George' and neutral words with 'Ed' (VV). After leaving room subjects talked with either 'Ed Fuller' or 'George Foster'. Results showed people were viewed






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






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






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






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






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






27. When people realize their behavior is caused by an EXTERNAL FACTOR they do not assume that it reflects their INTERNAL FEELINGS.`






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






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






30. 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.






31. When people realize their behavior is caused by an EXTERNAL FACTOR they do not assume that it reflects their INTERNAL FEELINGS.`






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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






42. 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.`






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






44. Tend to behave consistently across audience and situations.






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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.