Week 0 Slides - Social Animal
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Which branch of psychology focuses on the unique characteristics and traits that differentiate one person from another?

  • Social psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Personality psychology (correct)
  • Behavioral psychology

    • According to Aristotle, why are social interactions and relationships fundamental to human existence?

  • Humans have a natural need for social approval
  • Humans are born with inherent social skills
  • Humans are social animals by nature (correct)
  • Humans naturally seek social interactions

    • What does the concept of anthropomorphism imply in relation to human behavior and perceptions?

  • Animals and objects can think and make decisions like humans
  • Animals can talk and express human emotions
  • Animals have human-like personalities
  • Perceiving animals as having human-like feelings can influence human behavior and emotions (correct)

    • What does the Person x Situation Matrix emphasize in determining behavior?

    <p>The interaction between individual characteristics and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the branch of social psychology emphasize in shaping behavior?

    <p>The impact of social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to James Madison, why can collective decision-making of a group still be flawed even if every individual in the group is wise?

    <p>Individual wisdom does not necessarily translate to collective wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key figure conducted the first social psychology experiment?

    <p>Norman Triplett</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of World War II on the study of social psychology?

    <p>It showcased the effects of group behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the pressure to align one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors with those of a group?

    <p>Conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hitler's aggressive tactics showcase in relation to social psychology?

    <p>The extremes of human aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key concept refers to the tendency to comply with instructions from an authority figure?

    <p>Obedience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea behind the importance of evolution in social psychology?

    <p>Humans have evolved over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines social psychology?

    <p>The study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key themes in social psychology?

    <p>Evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theme of sociality in social psychology focus on?

    <p>The inherently social nature of humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theme of culture in social psychology examine?

    <p>The influence of cultural norms, values, and practices on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did social psychology emerge as a distinct discipline?

    <p>Early 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of construal in social psychology?

    <p>The way individuals perceive, comprehend, and interpret the social world around them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective in social psychology emphasizes the cognitive, influential, and relational aspects of social interactions?

    <p>Myers Social Psychology Text's Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?

    <p>Studying unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes social psychology from cognitive psychology?

    <p>Social psychology focuses on understanding everyday behaviors in social contexts, while cognitive psychology focuses on mental processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of sociology?

    <p>Studying human societies, their structures, and patterns of relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anthropomorphism?

    <p>Attributing human characteristics, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the social nature of humans?

    <p>Humans have a basic need for social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ultra-social' mean in the context of human nature?

    <p>Humans are extremely social beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of cultural influences on individual behavior?

    <p>Cultural influences only shape some aspects of individual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'universality' mean in the context of cultural influences?

    <p>Some human behaviors and psychological processes are common across all cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of personal biases and interpretations in shaping social behaviors?

    <p>Personal biases and interpretations significantly shape social behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'objective reality' refer to in the context of construal?

    <p>The actual state of the world, independent of individual perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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