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What is the spotlight effect?
The belief that others notice our appearance and behavior more than they actually do
What is an example of the spotlight effect mentioned in the text?
Overthinking what to wear to avoid coming across as silly or unkempt when hanging out with friends
What is a key topic of interest in social psychology?
How we view ourselves and others
How do we perceive others compared to how we perceive ourselves?
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What misconception does social psychology address according to the text?
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Social psychology is not interested in how we view ourselves and others
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According to social psychology, we perceive others the same way we perceive ourselves when we observe them
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The spotlight effect refers to the belief that others are paying more attention to our appearance and behavior than they actually are
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Concerns about appearance is not an example of the spotlight effect mentioned in the text
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The spotlight effect is a term used in social psychology to explain the misconceptions we have about both ourselves and other people
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Study Notes
Self-Perception and Social Psychology
- Social psychology examines how we view ourselves and others, revealing misconceptions about both.
The Spotlight Effect
- The spotlight effect: the belief that others are paying more attention to our appearance and behavior than they actually are.
- Examples of the spotlight effect:
- Appearance concerns: overthinking what to wear to avoid looking silly or unkempt when hanging out with friends, while in reality, friends rarely notice.
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