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Social Psychology

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






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






3. The people we want to be.


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






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






7. A narrower more specific social group that is part of a broad social group.






8. 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).






9. 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






10. Stereotyping Increases as.






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. Emphasis on how people learn persuasive messages. Researched who says what to whom. Who-the source of the communication. WHat- the nature of the communication.






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






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






24. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. Extreme hatred for other groups.


29. 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.






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






31. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.






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






33. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






34. The people we want to be.


35. 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.






36. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






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






39. A narrower more specific social group that is part of a broad social group.






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






45. Tend to behave consistently across audience and situations.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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