Social Psychology: Chapter 1 Overview Quiz

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Which method involves assigning participants to different experimental conditions in a random manner?

  • Survey method
  • Experimentation (correct)
  • Correlational method
  • Systematic observation

What does social psychology seek to accomplish?

  • Analyzing the neurological basis of behavior
  • Investigating the impact of social factors on behavior (correct)
  • Understanding individual behavior
  • Exploring the influence of genetics on behavior

What is the term used for the intervening variable that helps explain the relationship between two other variables?

  • Mediating variable (correct)
  • Dependent variable
  • Independent variable
  • Confounded variable

What is a key role that theories play in social psychological research?

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Which perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating cultural diversity?

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How do social psychologists address the dilemma of deception in their research?

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What is the primary goal of social psychology?

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What are the core values of a scientific field, as discussed in the text?

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Which branch of psychology examines the role of genetic factors in human behavior?

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What is the role of cognitive processes in social psychology?

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How does the presence of others watching us affect our thoughts and behaviors?

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What is the focus of social psychology?

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What is the scientific discipline of social psychology committed to when gathering and evaluating information?

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What does environmental psychology primarily focus on?

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'Social cognition' refers to which aspect of social psychology?

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How does feeling warm and uncomfortable impact behavior according to the text?

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Flashcards

Random Assignment

Assigning participants randomly to conditions to reduce bias and ensure group comparability.

Goals of Social Psychology

Understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others.

Intervening Variable

An intervening factor that explains the relationship between two variables clarifies a link.

Role of Theories

Frameworks to understand social phenomena and guide research/hypothesis testing

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Cultural Perspective

Understanding human behavior by appreciating cultural diversity.

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Ethical Considerations

Adhering to ethical guidelines, protecting participants' rights, and informing them after the study

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Primary Goal

To identify behavior patterns that emerge during social interactions

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Core Values of Science

Integrity, openness, skepticism, and respect for human dignity.

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Behavioral Genetics

Study of the relationship between genes and behavior.

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Cognitive Processes

How information is perceived, interpreted, and remembered in social situations.

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Social Influence

The presence of others can either enhance or inhibit performance and decision-making.

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Focus of Social psychology

Studies how group dynamics, social situations, and context influence individuals.

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Research Methodology

Using systematic and objective methods to collect and assess information.

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Environmental Psychology

The impact of our environment on our behavior and vice versa.

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Social Cognition

How people think about and understand social interactions.

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Behavioral Impact of Temperature

Warmth increases prosocial behaviors, discomfort leads to aggression.

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Study Notes

Experimental Methods

  • Random assignment allocates participants to different conditions to eliminate bias and ensure groups are comparable.

Goals of Social Psychology

  • Aims to understand how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others.
  • Seeks to accomplish insights into social behavior, the self, groups, and social systems.

Intervening Variables

  • The term 'mediating variable' describes the intervening factor that clarifies the relationship between two other variables.

Role of Theories

  • Theories provide frameworks for understanding social phenomena and guide research to develop and test hypotheses.

Cultural Perspective

  • The cultural perspective highlights the significance of appreciating cultural diversity in understanding human behavior.

Ethical Considerations

  • Social psychologists manage the dilemma of deception in research by adhering to ethical guidelines, ensuring participants' rights and informing them post-study.

Primary Goal

  • The main goal of social psychology is to discern patterns in behavior that arise through social interactions.

Core Values of Science

  • Scientific fields prioritize values such as integrity, openness, skepticism, and respect for human dignity.

Genetic Factors in Behavior

  • Behavioral genetics is the branch of psychology focused on the interplay between genetic factors and behavior.

Cognitive Processes

  • Cognitive processes are crucial in social psychology for understanding how information is perceived, interpreted, and remembered in social contexts.

Social Influence

  • The presence of others can enhance performance (social facilitation) or inhibit it (social loafing), impacting individual behavior and decision-making.

Focus of Social Psychology

  • Social psychology investigates how group dynamics, social situations, and context influence individual behavior and mental processes.

Research Methodology

  • The discipline is committed to systematic and objective methods for collecting and evaluating information to form valid conclusions.

Environmental Psychology

  • Environmental psychology examines the relationships between individuals and their physical surroundings, including the impact of environment on behavior.

Social Cognition

  • 'Social cognition' relates to how people think about and understand social interactions and the cognitive processes behind social behavior.

Behavioral Impact of Temperature

  • Feelings of warmth often lead to increased prosocial behaviors, while discomfort can lead to negative emotions and aggressive tendencies.

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