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What is the fundamental attribution error?
What is the fundamental attribution error?
- Overestimating the role of innate characteristics in behavior
- Underestimating the influence of the situation on behavior (correct)
- Assuming that behavior is always conscious and deliberate
- Believing that all behavior is influenced by social norms
Which route of human cognition is characterized by being fast, automatic, and related to cognitive shortcuts?
Which route of human cognition is characterized by being fast, automatic, and related to cognitive shortcuts?
- Deliberate route
- Systematic route
- Implicit route (correct)
- Explicit route
How does explicit influence function in social situations?
How does explicit influence function in social situations?
- It occurs without conscious awareness
- It leads to subconscious conformity
- It has no effect on decision-making
- It involves direct pressures that individuals recognize (correct)
Which of the following best defines conformity in social psychology?
Which of the following best defines conformity in social psychology?
In the dual-process model of human cognition, which statement accurately describes the explicit route?
In the dual-process model of human cognition, which statement accurately describes the explicit route?
What is an example of implicit influence?
What is an example of implicit influence?
Which scenario illustrates the concept of conformity?
Which scenario illustrates the concept of conformity?
What is one implication of the dual-process model in decision-making?
What is one implication of the dual-process model in decision-making?
What phenomenon explains why people are less likely to help in a group setting compared to when they are alone?
What phenomenon explains why people are less likely to help in a group setting compared to when they are alone?
Which statement best describes the nature of stereotypes?
Which statement best describes the nature of stereotypes?
How do stereotypes affect our cognitive processing?
How do stereotypes affect our cognitive processing?
What was the observed behavior regarding helping in a staged experiment with multiple participants?
What was the observed behavior regarding helping in a staged experiment with multiple participants?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stereotypes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stereotypes?
In the context of social psychology, which of the following best explains why stereotypes are inevitable?
In the context of social psychology, which of the following best explains why stereotypes are inevitable?
What is the potential consequence of using stereotypes in decision-making?
What is the potential consequence of using stereotypes in decision-making?
Which of the following statements about stereotypes is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about stereotypes is TRUE?
What distinguishes the explicit route from the implicit route in decision-making?
What distinguishes the explicit route from the implicit route in decision-making?
How does the halo effect illustrate an implicit process?
How does the halo effect illustrate an implicit process?
In the context of Patricia Devine's study, what is a key finding regarding implicit and explicit stereotyping?
In the context of Patricia Devine's study, what is a key finding regarding implicit and explicit stereotyping?
What role does long-term memory (LTM) play in implicit judgment behaviors?
What role does long-term memory (LTM) play in implicit judgment behaviors?
Which of the following best describes implicit stereotyping?
Which of the following best describes implicit stereotyping?
What might be a benign example of implicit influence in behavior?
What might be a benign example of implicit influence in behavior?
Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of the implicit route?
Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of the implicit route?
What outcome does the halo effect suggest about attractiveness in social judgments?
What outcome does the halo effect suggest about attractiveness in social judgments?
Study Notes
Situational Influence on Behavior
- We often overlook the situation's impact on behavior, falling victim to the fundamental attribution error.
- This error leads us to attribute behavior solely to a person's character, ignoring external contributing factors.
Dual-Process Model of Cognition
- Our cognitive processing operates on two distinct levels: the explicit and implicit routes.
- The explicit route is slow, deliberate, and conscious while the implicit route is fast, automatic, and unconscious.
- Most of our decisions and behaviors are influenced by the implicit route.
- Implicit examples include reacting instinctively to a flying ball or holding implicit beliefs about people based on appearance.
Conformity
- Conformity is altering behavior or attitudes to fit in with a group.
- Explicit influence is conscious awareness of group pressure, such as attending a party because friends are going.
- Implicit influence is unconscious pressure, such as avoiding someone disliked by close friends without conscious knowledge of their dislike.
- The dual-process model applies here, as conformity can be influenced by both conscious and unconscious factors.
The Implicit
- Past experiences shape our judgments and behaviors in unconscious ways.
- This is known as implicit influence and is often overlooked by us.
- The halo effect is an example of this:
- Attractive people are perceived as having better writing and are given more lenient punishments.
- This implicit process is unconscious as the source of our judgment is unknown to us.
The Implicit and Explicit: Patricia Devine's Study
- Prejudiced and unprejudiced individuals both exhibit implicit stereotyping, but only unprejudiced individuals consciously correct for this bias to avoid explicit stereotyping.
- This suggests that implicit biases are prevalent due to cultural influences, stored in long-term memory, and readily activated even for those who reject them.
- Bystander apathy shows how even when aware of a need to intervene, individuals may refrain from action due to implicit biases as well as looking to others for cues on their behavior.
Stereotyping
- Stereotypes are beliefs about characteristics attributed to specific groups, regardless of their truth or value.
- They are a part of our normal cognitive architecture, helping us organize and simplify information.
- It is important to note that stereotypes are not inherently acceptable, even if they are a normal part of human cognition.
- Cultural influence plays a significant role in forming and perpetuating stereotypes.
- Stereotypes can be activated and applied to process information efficiently and can be positive or negative.
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Explore the factors that influence behavior, including the fundamental attribution error, cognitive processing routes, and conformity. This quiz delves into how situational contexts and group dynamics shape our actions and thoughts in subtle yet profound ways.
