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What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
- Analyzing the role of genetics and biological factors in personality.
- Understanding the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior.
- Exploring the potential for human growth and self-actualization. (correct)
- Studying how people learn and interact with their environment.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-efficacy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-efficacy?
- A sense of optimism about one's capabilities.
- A belief in one's ability to achieve goals.
- A tendency to focus on past failures and limitations. (correct)
- A willingness to take on challenges and persevere.
What is the primary purpose of personality inventories?
What is the primary purpose of personality inventories?
- To assess a person's physical and emotional health.
- To measure a person's intelligence and cognitive abilities.
- To identify and diagnose mental disorders.
- To gather information about a person's personality traits. (correct)
Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivation?
Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivation?
Which of the following concepts is MOST closely associated with the Rorschach inkblot test?
Which of the following concepts is MOST closely associated with the Rorschach inkblot test?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to prejudice?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to prejudice?
According to attribution theory, what is one potential explanation for a friend's success?
According to attribution theory, what is one potential explanation for a friend's success?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes prejudice from discrimination?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes prejudice from discrimination?
Why might people experience cognitive dissonance?
Why might people experience cognitive dissonance?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of groupthink?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of groupthink?
How does social facilitation influence an individual's performance?
How does social facilitation influence an individual's performance?
What is the main purpose of projective tests in psychodynamic theory?
What is the main purpose of projective tests in psychodynamic theory?
Which of the following is an example of conformity?
Which of the following is an example of conformity?
Flashcards
Attribution theory
Attribution theory
It explains how people determine the causes of their observations.
Attitude
Attitude
A set of beliefs and feelings toward aspects of our environment.
Cognitive dissonance theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
Motivates individuals to maintain consistency between attitudes and behaviors.
Prejudice
Prejudice
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Discrimination
Discrimination
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Social facilitation
Social facilitation
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Conformity
Conformity
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Groupthink
Groupthink
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Rorschach inkblot test
Rorschach inkblot test
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Humanistic psychology
Humanistic psychology
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Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy
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Personality inventories
Personality inventories
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Intrinsic motivations
Intrinsic motivations
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Study Notes
Attribution Theory
- Explains how people determine the cause of observed events.
- For example, if a friend gets a perfect score, you might attribute it to their high skill level.
Attitudes
- A set of beliefs and feelings about things.
- Attitudes can be positive or negative.
- Attitudes relate to different facets of an environment including people, events, and locations.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
- People strive for consistent attitudes and behaviors.
- Inconsistencies create mental discomfort (dissonance).
Prejudice
- An undeserved negative attitude toward a group.
- Can arise from uncritical application of negative stereotypes to an entire group.
- Example: prejudiced view that all New Yorkers are rude.
Discrimination
- Acting based on prejudice.
- Example: refusing to hire someone from a particular group because of prejudice.
Social Facilitation
- Performance improvement on tasks due to the presence of others.
- People may yell louder, run faster, or respond quicker in front of a crowd.
Conformity
- Tendency to align with others' views or actions.
- A significant area of research in social psychology.
Groupthink
- A group decision-making problem where members suppress reservations to appear unanimous.
- Can lead to flawed decisions.
Projective Tests
- Used by psychodynamic theorists to explore the unconscious.
- Involve interpreting ambiguous stimuli (e.g., Rorschach inkblots).
Humanistic Psychology
- Emphasizes free will; often considered a "third force" in psychology.
- Contrasts with deterministic approaches.
Self-Efficacy
- Bandura's concept, people's beliefs in their ability to succeed.
- High self-efficacy = optimism; low self-efficacy = powerlessness.
Personality Inventories
- Questionnaires to assess personality characteristics.
- Gather data about individuals' personalities.
Instincts
- Automatic, stimulus-driven behaviors.
Incentives
- Stimuli motivating behavior based on learning and desire, not need.
Extrinsic Motivation
- External rewards (e.g., grades, salary).
Intrinsic Motivation
- Internal rewards (e.g., enjoyment, satisfaction).
Famous Social Psychology Experiments
- Study of various famous social psychology experiments.
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