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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. Persuasion processes fall along a 'continuum' of cognitive processing. Consider this as synonyms with superficial vs systematic processing.






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






3. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






4. 1/2 told University is considering the exams for next year (high relevance). 1/2 told exams for 10 years in future (low relevance).






5. 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.`






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






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






8. Prejudice learned from others (teachers - parents - peers - media).






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






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






11. Balance Theories - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Nonsense syllables visually and paired with positive or negative words via audio. Ex saw nonsense word but saw either 'sweet' or 'ugly'. Results showed people formed attitudes based on pairing of +/- words.






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






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






21. 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






22. 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.






23. Initially played game for 20mins average - when given extra credit played 25mins (ave) - after reward stopped played only for 14min -






24. Memory message content does not always matter in persuasion. Incentive based predictions do not always work.






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. 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






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






34. 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






35. Prejudice learned from others (teachers - parents - peers - media).






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






37. 1 week later in the survey showed students were more favorable about the festival if rewarded for being favorable - and less for being unfavorable.






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






39. The Elaboration Likelihood Model.






40. Most Social Psychologist and Evolutionary psychologist agree. Contemporary social psychologist believe such phenomena results form similar social cognitive.






41. Doing something because you want to.






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






49. A generalized (sometimes accurate but often overgeneralized) belief about a group of people -. formed by associating particular characteristics with a particular group.






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.