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Social Psychology

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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. A person has to remember the content of a for it to have a lasting impact.






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






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






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






12. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






17. The people we want to be.

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18. Superficial Processing.






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






20. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






21. 1/2 told message source was a Princeton professor (High Expertise). 1/2 told it was a high school student (Low Expertise).






22. The idea that emotional experience is the result of a two-step self-perception process in which people first experience physiological arousal and then seek an appropriate explanation for it






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






24. 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.






25. Discrepancy - Emotional Reactions - Long-Term Effects.






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






27. 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.






28. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.






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






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






31. Subjects read persuasive message in favor of tuition increase. 1/2 received message that had only strong arguments. 1/2 received for weak. Results showed high NFC participants were persuaded b strong arguments vs weak.






32. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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






34. Superficial Processing.






35. Stereotyping Increases as.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






43. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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