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What is social cognition, and how do people think about themselves and others?
Social cognition refers to the mental processes through which people perceive, process, and respond to social information, including thinking about themselves and others.
What are attribution theories, and how do they relate to social cognition?
Attribution theories are explanations for why people behave in certain ways, focusing on internal dispositions or external circumstances.
What are heuristics, and how do they influence social cognition?
Heuristics are mental shortcuts that simplify decision-making, but can lead to cognitive biases and errors.
What is the self-perception theory, and how does it relate to social cognition?
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How do people use introspection to gain self-knowledge?
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What are some common biases that influence social cognition?
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How do social norms and cultural factors influence social cognition?
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What is the role of attention and perception in social cognition?
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How do people's built-in biases affect their social cognition and relationships?
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Study Notes
Social Cognition
- Social cognition is the study of how people think about themselves and others in social situations.
- It involves the processes of learning, storage, and application of information about others and ourselves.
Characteristics of Social Cognition
- "Sloppy" process: Social cognition is an imperfect process that uses mental shortcuts (heuristics) to understand others and ourselves.
- Focuses on the "how" and "why" people behave in social situations.
Importance of Social Cognition
- Helps us understand why people behave in certain ways in social situations.
- Enables us to gain self-knowledge and understand our own thoughts, feelings, and motives.
Biases and Errors in Social Cognition
- Built-in biases: People have inherent biases that influence their perceptions and judgments of others.
- Attribution biases: Errors in attributing causes to events or behaviors.
- Confirmation biases: Tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs.
Theories of Social Cognition
- Self-perception theory (Bem): People learn about themselves by observing their own behavior and inferring their attitudes and motivations.
- Social norms and other factors influence people's behavior.
Heuristics and Cognitive Biases
- Heuristics: Mental shortcuts that help us make decisions quickly, but can lead to cognitive biases.
- Cognitive biases: Errors in thinking and judgment that result from the use of heuristics.
Introspection and Social Cognition
- Introspection: The process of examining our own thoughts, feelings, and motives to gain self-knowledge.
- Important for understanding ourselves and others in social situations.
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This quiz covers the basics of social cognition, including attribution theories, biases, and integration. It explores how people think about others and themselves, and how relationships are formed and maintained.
