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






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






4. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






5. 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.






6. 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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7. 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).






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






9. Gender - Ethnicity - Age.






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






11. 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






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






13. 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.`






14. 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.






15. Central Route - Systematic Processing






16. 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.






17. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






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






35. Central Route - Systematic Processing






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. Refers to the performance of the activity in order to obtain an outcome.






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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