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Social Psychology

Subject : humanities
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1. 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.






2. The extent to which people are sensitive to the demands of social situations and shape their behavior accordingly.






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






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






5. 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.






6. Persuasion processes fall along a 'continuum' of cognitive processing. Consider this as synonyms with superficial vs systematic processing.






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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.`






15. Beliefs about attributes of a group. This involves a persons belief/ knowledge about an attitude object.






16. Self Concept - Self Esteem.






17. 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.






18. Gender - Ethnicity - Age.






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






20. Randomly assigned morning types and evening types - and led experiment during morning - noon - and evening. Subjects read evidence about Robert Garner - and Roberto Garcia - found Roberto Garcia rated more negatively at morning time.






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






22. Avoid effortful thinking.






23. Superficial Processing.






24. 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.






25. Message Learning Approach - Cognitive Dissonance Theory.






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






31. The people we want to be.

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32. 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.






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






34. Doing something because you want to.






35. 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.`






36. Central Route - Systematic Processing






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Message Learning Approach






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






43. Doing something because you want to.






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






49. Peripheral Route - Superficial Processing.






50. 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.