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Which of the following describes the importance of critical thinking in social psychology?
Which of the following describes the importance of critical thinking in social psychology?
- It helps to reinforce intuitive judgments.
- It aids in counteracting the pitfalls of intuitive judgments. (correct)
- It restricts social influences on behavior.
- It eliminates the need for social norms.
Raoul Wallenberg was known for his role in protecting Jews during the Holocaust.
Raoul Wallenberg was known for his role in protecting Jews during the Holocaust.
True (A)
What was the primary concern of Raoul Wallenberg during the Nazi regime?
What was the primary concern of Raoul Wallenberg during the Nazi regime?
The treatment of the Jews.
Raoul Wallenberg was born in ________.
Raoul Wallenberg was born in ________.
Which term refers to the powerful influence of social institutions?
Which term refers to the powerful influence of social institutions?
Attitudes have no impact on behavior in social psychology.
Attitudes have no impact on behavior in social psychology.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Social behavior can be both ________ and ________.
Social behavior can be both ________ and ________.
Which of the following best describes intuitive thinking?
Which of the following best describes intuitive thinking?
People's attitudes and behaviors are completely fixed and unchangeable.
People's attitudes and behaviors are completely fixed and unchangeable.
What type of memory is associated with unconscious and automatic thinking?
What type of memory is associated with unconscious and automatic thinking?
______ influences how we perceive ourselves and others in social contexts.
______ influences how we perceive ourselves and others in social contexts.
Match the following aspects of social influence with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of social influence with their descriptions:
What is the potential margin of error for predictions made with a 95% confidence level?
What is the potential margin of error for predictions made with a 95% confidence level?
Changing one variable will not affect the other in an experiment.
Changing one variable will not affect the other in an experiment.
What do you call the variable that is manipulated by the researcher?
What do you call the variable that is manipulated by the researcher?
The variables that are not being investigated but can potentially affect the outcome of the study are known as ________.
The variables that are not being investigated but can potentially affect the outcome of the study are known as ________.
Which of the following is a potential bias in survey research?
Which of the following is a potential bias in survey research?
Correlation always implies causation.
Correlation always implies causation.
What is measured by a coefficient (r) ranging from -1.0 to +1.0?
What is measured by a coefficient (r) ranging from -1.0 to +1.0?
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
What is a heuristic?
What is a heuristic?
Personal attitudes are not influenced by external factors.
Personal attitudes are not influenced by external factors.
Describe one application of social psychology principles in everyday life.
Describe one application of social psychology principles in everyday life.
Attitudes towards the poor can influence their willingness to offer _____ to help.
Attitudes towards the poor can influence their willingness to offer _____ to help.
Which of the following years is associated with research on prejudice due to fascism in Europe?
Which of the following years is associated with research on prejudice due to fascism in Europe?
Match the following topics with their corresponding years:
Match the following topics with their corresponding years:
Which of the following is a significant influence on voting behavior?
Which of the following is a significant influence on voting behavior?
Social psychology focuses solely on existential questions about the meaning of life.
Social psychology focuses solely on existential questions about the meaning of life.
What factors can influence an individual's response to a situation?
What factors can influence an individual's response to a situation?
Social psychology asserts that individual beliefs have no impact on behavior.
Social psychology asserts that individual beliefs have no impact on behavior.
What are two primary areas of focus for social psychologists?
What are two primary areas of focus for social psychologists?
Social behaviors are rooted in ________ origins.
Social behaviors are rooted in ________ origins.
Which of the following best describes the impact of attitudes on behavior?
Which of the following best describes the impact of attitudes on behavior?
Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
People may respond differently to the same situation due to their unique ________ traits.
People may respond differently to the same situation due to their unique ________ traits.
Social psychologists only study positive behaviors in individuals.
Social psychologists only study positive behaviors in individuals.
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Study Notes
Social Psychology's Big Ideas
- Critical thinking is essential for counteracting intuitive judgments.
- Social reality is constructed through individual perceptions and societal influences.
- Social institutions hold power but can also pose risks.
- Attitudes influence and are influenced by behavior.
The Story of Raoul Wallenberg
- Born in Sweden and closely connected to his family.
- Faced personal tragedy with the death of his father from cancer.
- Multilingual with fluency in English, French, German, and Russian.
- Pursued a B.A. in Architecture at the University of Michigan in 1935.
- Actively involved in protecting Jews during the Nazi regime, hiring 400 Jewish volunteers.
Social Influence and Human Behavior
- Social contexts often dictate behaviors, leading individuals to act against their own beliefs.
- People are inherently social beings, learning from one another.
- Emotions and actions towards others can be both negative and positive.
- Intuitive processing can mislead judgments leading to errors.
The Role of Personal Attitudes
- Internal attitudes critically shape behavior and decisions.
- Attitudes affect susceptibility to peer pressure and influence on relationships.
- Behavior can also shape personal attitudes, cultivating beliefs through experiences.
- Unique personality traits affect responses to similar situations.
Biological Foundations of Social Behavior
- Social behaviors are rooted in biology, reflecting evolutionary advantages for survival and reproduction.
- These behaviors allow for predictions about social interactions.
Research and Methodological Considerations
- Social psychology research often addresses relevant contemporary social issues.
- Research methods are designed to enhance critical thinking about human behavior.
- Survey research can suffer from biases due to sample representation and question framing.
Correlation vs. Causation
- Correlations provide insight into relationships but can be misleading without establishing causative factors.
- Factors include potential hidden influences and unmeasured variables that affect outcomes.
Designing Experimental Research
- Consider the dynamics between the independent variable (manipulated) and the dependent variable (measured).
- Research design must account for possible extraneous variables that could skew results.
- Attention to wording and order of questions is vital to receiving accurate responses.
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