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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.`






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






11. The people we think we should be.

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






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






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






15. 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






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






17. Extreme hatred for other groups.

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






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






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






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






22. Avoid effortful thinking.






23. Stereotyping Increases as.






24. 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






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






27. 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.






28. Behavior toward a social group and its members. The way our attitude influences how we act or behave.






29. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






30. Superficial Processing.






31. 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.






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






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






34. Elaboration likelihood model - Heuristic Systematic Model.






35. Process of identifying individuals as members of a social group because they share typical features of a group. When people are perceived as members of a group not as individuals.






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






46. 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.






47. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






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







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