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What defines social psychology according to Gordon Allport?
What defines social psychology according to Gordon Allport?
- The analysis of group behavior across cultures.
- The scientific study of human behavior without social influences.
- The study of individuals in isolation.
- The scientific attempt to explain how individuals are influenced by the presence of others. (correct)
What percentage of people felt uncomfortable with social isolation in Schachter's experiment?
What percentage of people felt uncomfortable with social isolation in Schachter's experiment?
- 100%
- 80% (correct)
- 50%
- 30%
Which of the following is a limitation noted in Schachter's social isolation study?
Which of the following is a limitation noted in Schachter's social isolation study?
- Lack of informed consent.
- Wide cultural representation.
- No control groups. (correct)
- Too many participants.
What is one characteristic of the 'Small World Phenomenon'?
What is one characteristic of the 'Small World Phenomenon'?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an impact of social isolation?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an impact of social isolation?
Which factor does NOT explain why different people react differently to the same situation?
Which factor does NOT explain why different people react differently to the same situation?
What ethical consideration ensures participants are aware of the study's risks?
What ethical consideration ensures participants are aware of the study's risks?
What psychological impacts can be a result of prolonged social isolation?
What psychological impacts can be a result of prolonged social isolation?
Which of the following is a dispositional factor affecting individual behavior?
Which of the following is a dispositional factor affecting individual behavior?
Which study is associated with high rates of psychological discomfort due to social isolation?
Which study is associated with high rates of psychological discomfort due to social isolation?
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Social Psychology
- The scientific study of how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others.
- Gordon Allport defined it as the study of individuals in a society.
- Social interaction shapes our attitudes about the world.
Social Isolation Experiment (Schachter, 1959)
- Five volunteers were placed in a windowless room with limited social interaction.
- 80% of participants experienced discomfort and psychological impacts from social isolation.
- Limitations:
- Small sample size.
- Lack of cultural diversity.
- Limited control over variables such as the environment, food, and entertainment.
- Missing information on how psychological impacts were measured and their duration.
- Lack of control groups.
Ethical Considerations in Social Isolation Experiment
- Participants should have the freedom to withdraw from the study.
- Informed consent is crucial.
- Adequate debriefing and resources should be provided post-study.
- Recruitment methods should be ethical and transparent.
- Benefits to participants should be considered, and any compensation or coercion should be avoided.
Impacts of Social Isolation
- Social isolation can lead to various health issues, including:
- High blood pressure.
- Mental illness.
- Physical inactivity.
- Dementia.
- Emotional distress.
- Weakened immune system.
- Smoking.
- Poor sleep.
- Reduced well-being.
- Unhealthy behaviors.
- Premature death.
Social Connectedness and the "Small World Phenomenon"
- Milgram's 1967 6 Degrees of Separation Experiment and the "6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon" phenomenon demonstrate the "Small World Phenomenon."
- The "Small World Phenomenon" suggests that any two individuals can be connected through a chain of at most five other people.
Factors Influencing Behavior
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Environmental Factors:
- Other People
- Objects
- Information
- Social Systems
- Events
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Dispositional Factors:
- Personality
- Demographic Factors (age, gender)
- Mood
- Culture
- Prior Beliefs
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