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What is the primary focus of social psychology?
What is the primary focus of social psychology?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is self-actualization?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is self-actualization?
Which factor is NOT considered part of the social environment affecting AMEs?
Which factor is NOT considered part of the social environment affecting AMEs?
What role does responsibility play within teams in the workplace?
What role does responsibility play within teams in the workplace?
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Which of the following best describes motivation?
Which of the following best describes motivation?
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Which of the following factors influences behavior, according to the social psychology framework?
Which of the following factors influences behavior, according to the social psychology framework?
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What does organizational culture specifically refer to?
What does organizational culture specifically refer to?
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Which of the following describes a misconception about social psychology?
Which of the following describes a misconception about social psychology?
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Study Notes
Social Psychology
- The scientific study of how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others' presence, whether real, imagined, or implied.
- Examines factors that cause behaviors to occur in the presence of others.
- Focuses on how feelings, thoughts, beliefs, intentions, and goals are mentally constructed and how these representations influence interactions.
Social Environment and AMEs
- AMEs (Aviation Maintenance Engineers) work within a system.
- Factors influencing AMEs include their knowledge, skills, abilities, work environment, organizational culture, and regulatory requirements.
- All system aspects can contribute to potential errors made by engineers.
Responsibility
- Begins with the accountable manager who sets policy, followed by management establishing procedures, supervisors, engineering teams, and individual engineers.
- Historically, responsibility has been considered individual-focused, but in practice, it's often assigned to groups or teams in the workplace.
Motivation
- A basic human drive that arouses, directs, and sustains behavior.
- An individual is considered motivated if they're taking action to achieve something.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Describes human motivation through a hierarchy of needs.
- Humans are driven by two sets of motivations:
- Survival needs (basic physical and psychological needs)
- Self-actualization needs (realizing full potential in life, fulfilling ambitions, etc.).
Peer Pressure
- Influence from peers that can impact an individual's behavior and decision-making.
Culture Issue
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Organizational Culture: Every organization has a unique "way of doing things."
- This includes their philosophy, policies, procedures, selection and training criteria, and quality assurance methods.
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Organizational Stresses: Can lead to:
- Poor industrial relations
- High staff turnover
- Increased absenteeism
- Increased incidents and accidents due to human error in the aviation industry.
Team Working
- Collaboration and cooperation within a group to achieve a common goal.
- Focuses on how group dynamics influence individual behavior and performance.
Management, Supervision, and Leadership
- Key roles in guiding, directing, and supporting individuals and teams within an organization.
- Influence employee motivation, performance, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Hawthorne Effect
- The tendency for individuals to modify their behavior when they know they are being observed.
Biopsychological Model of Health
- Health and illness are determined by the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
How Social Psychologists Help in Everyday Life
- Health Psychologists: Promote health and prevent illness through understanding how social and psychological factors influence health behavior.
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Description
This quiz explores the intersection of social psychology and the responsibilities of Aviation Maintenance Engineers. It examines how thoughts and behaviors are influenced by the social environment and the systemic factors impacting AMEs' work. Understand the role of managers, procedures, and individual accountability in this critical field.
