Social Psychology Week 3

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What is one key component of emotional support?

Offering advice and suggestions

Providing tangible aid

Expressing empathy and love (correct)

Giving feedback for self-evaluation

Which phenomenon describes the tendency to value a group more when it is harder to join?

Initiation Effect (correct)

Social Facilitation

Social Loafing

Cognitive Dissonance

What is the primary reason for Effort Justification in group activities?

To enhance social dependency

To improve physical capacity

To increase social loafing

To avoid feeling that hard work was for nothing (correct)

What does the Maltreatment Effect Model suggest about hazing?

It fosters uncertainty and vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

What does social facilitation primarily highlight in terms of performance?

Task familiarity influences performance outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of social loafing?

Reduction in individual effort as group size increases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes cognitive dissonance?

A discomfort felt when thoughts and actions do not align Signup and view all the answers

How can social inhibition affect an individual's performance?

It may weaken performance in challenging tasks Signup and view all the answers

What does the cultural level of analysis focus on?

Shared beliefs and norms that shape behaviors and interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which level of analysis investigates relationships between different ethnic or social groups?

Intergroup Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of intragroup analysis?

Analyzing behaviors and norms within a single group Signup and view all the answers

What does interpersonal analysis primarily examine?

The interaction between two or more individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the intrapersonal level of analysis?

Examines internal psychological processes and motivations Signup and view all the answers

How do cultural structures influence society according to the levels of analysis?

They inform the shared beliefs and norms that guide behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of group dynamics does intragroup analysis examine?

Cohesion, roles, and norms within a group Signup and view all the answers

Which example describes the intergroup level of analysis?

Understanding how stereotypes lead to racial tensions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Levels of Analysis

Examines human behaviour and social phenomena from different perspectives.
Each level provides a unique lens to understand human interaction with the world.
Cultural: Examines how shared beliefs, values, and norms shape our behaviours.
Intergroup: Studies relationships between different groups, such as racial, political, or social groups.
Intragroup: Focuses on dynamics within a single group, including group cohesion and roles.
Interpersonal: Examines interactions between individuals, including communication and relationships.
Intrapersonal: Looks at internal psychological processes within individuals, such as emotions and motivations.

Importance of Groups

Provide support: Emotional (empathy, love), Instrumental (tangible aid), Informational (advice), and Appraisal (self-evaluation).
Initiation Effect: We value groups more when they are harder to join, due to effort justification.
Effort Justification: People justify their effort by convincing themselves that the group is better than it is.
Cognitive Dissonance: Discomfort when thoughts and actions don’t align, leading to changes to restore balance.

Group Influence on Individuals

Hazing: Arbitrary rituals for new members involving physical or emotional harm.
Maltreatment Effects: Hazing can elicit social dependency and loyalty.
Maltreatment Effect Model: Maltreatment --> Uncertainty --> Vulnerability --> Dependency --> Gratitude.
Social Facilitation: Norman Triplett observed improved performance in groups, especially for familiar tasks.
Social Inhibition: Presence of others can hinder performance for unfamiliar or challenging tasks.
Social Loafing: Individuals contribute less effort in larger groups, due to reduced accountability and diffusion of responsibility.

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Explore the various levels of analysis that examine human behavior and social phenomena. From cultural influences to interpersonal dynamics, this quiz delves into how different perspectives can illuminate our understanding of interactions and group dynamics.