Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
During which period did social psychologists focus on the measurement of attitudes?
What is the primary focus of social psychology when studying attitudes?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an attitude object?
In the context of social psychology, what is the significance of studying attitudes?
Signup and view all the answers
What was a key topic of study in social psychology during the 1980s and 1990s?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
History of Social Psychology
- Focused on studying attitudes, with a brief history that can be divided into three periods:
- 1920s-1930s: Developed methods to measure attitudes
- 1950s-1960s: Explored how to change attitudes
- 1980s-1990s: Focused on understanding what attitudes are and their usefulness
Attitudes
- Defined as a negative or positive feeling towards an object
- Can be directed towards various types of objects, including:
- Nouns (e.g., kittens)
- Verbs (e.g., running)
- Sensory qualities (e.g., colors, odors, textures)
- Concrete objects (e.g., animals, places, foods)
- Abstract concepts (e.g., personality traits, emotions)
- Actions (e.g., drinking alcohol)
- Met态-attitudes (e.g., prejudice towards certain attitudes)
Importance of Studying Attitudes
- Attitudes are pervasive, existing in every part of society and individuals
- They predict behavior
- They shape how we perceive the world
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of social psychology with this quiz covering the basics of attitudes, how attitudes influence behavior, persuasion and attitude change, and the history of attitudes measurement and study methods. Explore the evolution of attitudes research from the 1920s to the 1990s and gain insight into the usefulness and significance of attitudes in social psychology.
