Political Psychology Concepts

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What are the two types of motives of social influence?

Normative influence and informational influence

What is normative influence based on?

Conforming to positive expectations of others.

What is informational influence based on?

Accepting information obtained from others as evidence of reality.

What is leadership?

A process by which certain group members motivate and guide the group. Signup and view all the answers

What are some desirable characteristics of a leader?

Assertive, asking for opinions of others, giving instructions. Signup and view all the answers

According to Clelland, what are the three psychological needs that people have?

Need for power, need for affiliation, and need for achievement. Signup and view all the answers

According to Clelland's theory, a leader is someone with a high need for power and a high need for affiliation.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three leadership motivation patterns?

Affective identity motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is affective identity motivation?

Motivation to lead as a result of a desire to be in charge and lead others. Signup and view all the answers

What is noncalculative motivation?

Those who seek leadership positions because they will result in personal gain. Signup and view all the answers

What is social-normative motivation?

The desire to lead out of a sense of duty or responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four levels of involvement a leader has with subordinates?

Instrumental, supportive, participative, achievement-oriented. Signup and view all the answers

What is instrumental leadership?

Leaders who plan and organize for their subordinates. Signup and view all the answers

What is supportive leadership?

Leaders who show concern to their subordinates. Signup and view all the answers

What is participative leadership?

Leaders who allow subordinates to participate in decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What is achievement-oriented leadership?

Leaders who set challenges and rewards achievement. Signup and view all the answers

Filipinos do not like to sit in front of the stage during events. This is an example of a Filipino value/characteristic.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a value/characteristic often associated with Filipinos?

Achievement-oriented Signup and view all the answers

What is "hiya"?

A sense of propriety, not the same as shame or guilt. Signup and view all the answers

What is "bahala na"?

Not fatalism, but rather risk-taking and determination. Signup and view all the answers

What is "utang na loob"?

Gratitude and solidarity, not simply a debt or burden. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Filipino core value?

Kapwa Signup and view all the answers

How is "kapwa" defined?

This highlights the importance of empathy, interconnectedness, and shared humanity among Filipinos. Signup and view all the answers

What are "ibang-tao"?

People you are not close with. Signup and view all the answers

What are "hindi-ibang-tao"?

One of us; family members and closest friends. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Political Self

Questions posed include: Why is it easy for some people to convince others to follow them? Why is it easy for some people to get convinced? Would a person's trait and values impact his political self?

Normative Influence: Based on conforming to positive expectations of others, it helps avoid punishment.
Informational Influence: Based on accepting information obtained from others as evidence of reality.

Leadership

Definition: The process by which certain group members motivate and guide the group.
Leaders can emerge in various ways.
Desirable leadership characteristics include: assertiveness, asking for others' opinions, giving instructions.

Theories of Leadership

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Psychological Needs

McClelland believed that people have three psychological needs:
- Need for Power (nPow)
- Need for Affiliation (nAff)
- Need for Achievement (nAch)
A leader is someone with high nPow and very low nAff.

Three Leadership Motivation Patterns

Affective identity motivation: The desire to lead due to a desire to be in charge and lead others. People with this motivation are perceived as the best leaders.
Noncalculative motivation: Seeking leadership positions for personal gain (eg, better resources, recognition, etc).
Social-normative motivation: The desire to lead out of a sense of duty or responsibility, instead of external rewards.

Path-Goal Theory

Level of Involvement: This section describes different levels of involvement leaders may take with their subordinates:
- Instrumental leaders plan and organize for their subordinates.
- Supportive leaders show concern for their subordinates.
- Participative leaders allow subordinates to participate in decision-making.
- Achievement-oriented leaders set challenges and rewards achievement.

Filipino Values

General Questions:
- Why do Filipinos avoid sitting near the stage during events?
- What are the differences between afritada, mechado, menudo, and caldereta?

Filipino Value Characteristics

Filipino Time: Implies a flexible attitude towards time.
Crab Mentality: A tendency to pull someone down.
Colonial Mentality: The belief that foreign ideas and concepts are superior to local alternatives.

Filipino Terms

Hiya: A sense of propriety rather than shame or guilt.
Bahala na: A risk-taking attitude and determination, not fatalism.
Utang na loob: Gratitude, solidarity, and reciprocity, not debt or obligation.

Redefining Filipino Values

Kapwa: A Filipino core value that denotes shared inner self, recognizing others as "one of us."
- Ibang Tao: People outside your close circle
- Hindi-ibang Tao: People who are close to you, family or friends.

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Description

Explore the intersections of politics and psychology in this quiz. Delve into social influence motives, leadership theories, and psychological needs to understand how these factors shape political behavior. Test your knowledge of normative and informational influences, and the traits that contribute to effective leadership.