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What does symbolic interactionism emphasize in social interactions?
What does symbolic interactionism emphasize in social interactions?
- The influence of biological factors on personality
- The role of symbolic communication and language (correct)
- The fixed nature of self-image
- The importance of large groups in shaping behavior
In the theory of symbolic interactionism, meanings are considered to be inherent and unchanging.
In the theory of symbolic interactionism, meanings are considered to be inherent and unchanging.
False (B)
What are the two prominent frameworks within group processes research?
What are the two prominent frameworks within group processes research?
Social exchange and status
According to social structure and personality tradition, individuals occupy unique positions within the social _____ that influence personality.
According to social structure and personality tradition, individuals occupy unique positions within the social _____ that influence personality.
Which area does group processes research address?
Which area does group processes research address?
Cognitive perspectives are emphasized more by sociological social psychologists than by those with a psychological orientation.
Cognitive perspectives are emphasized more by sociological social psychologists than by those with a psychological orientation.
What is the basic premise of symbolic interactionism?
What is the basic premise of symbolic interactionism?
Match the following traditions with their key focus areas:
Match the following traditions with their key focus areas:
What are cognitive processes primarily concerned with?
What are cognitive processes primarily concerned with?
The evolutionary perspective argues that social behavior is learned rather than inherited.
The evolutionary perspective argues that social behavior is learned rather than inherited.
What does the term 'cognitive structure' refer to?
What does the term 'cognitive structure' refer to?
According to the cognitive perspective, individuals use __________ to understand complex information.
According to the cognitive perspective, individuals use __________ to understand complex information.
Match the following social psychology perspectives with their focus:
Match the following social psychology perspectives with their focus:
Which area do social psychologists typically study in relation to evolutionary theory?
Which area do social psychologists typically study in relation to evolutionary theory?
The five theoretical perspectives in social psychology are seen as competing against one another.
The five theoretical perspectives in social psychology are seen as competing against one another.
Name one of the five theoretical perspectives discussed in social psychology.
Name one of the five theoretical perspectives discussed in social psychology.
Which of the following is NOT a core concern of social psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a core concern of social psychology?
Social psychology solely focuses on the individual and does not consider group dynamics.
Social psychology solely focuses on the individual and does not consider group dynamics.
What is a formal definition of social psychology?
What is a formal definition of social psychology?
Social psychology bridges sociology and __________.
Social psychology bridges sociology and __________.
Match the following concerns of social psychology with their descriptions:
Match the following concerns of social psychology with their descriptions:
Which aspect does social psychology NOT systematically study?
Which aspect does social psychology NOT systematically study?
Middle range theories in social psychology provide general explanations for all human behavior.
Middle range theories in social psychology provide general explanations for all human behavior.
Name one major theme of social psychology.
Name one major theme of social psychology.
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Social Psychology
Social Psychology
The systematic study of human social behavior, focusing on behavior, affect, and cognition.
Core Concerns of Social Psychology
Core Concerns of Social Psychology
Five major themes focusing on the impact of individuals and groups on each other.
Impact of Individuals
Impact of Individuals
The effect one individual has on another person's behavior or feelings.
Impact of Groups
Impact of Groups
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Impact Between Groups
Impact Between Groups
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Sociology vs. Psychology
Sociology vs. Psychology
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Bridging Sociology and Psychology
Bridging Sociology and Psychology
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Middle Range Theories
Middle Range Theories
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Symbolic Interactionism
Symbolic Interactionism
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Assumptions of Symbolic Interactionism
Assumptions of Symbolic Interactionism
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Role of Symbolic Communication
Role of Symbolic Communication
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Group Processes
Group Processes
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Social Exchange Theory
Social Exchange Theory
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Status Theory
Status Theory
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Social Structure and Personality
Social Structure and Personality
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Cognitive Perspectives in Social Psychology
Cognitive Perspectives in Social Psychology
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Cognitive Perspective
Cognitive Perspective
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Cognitive Processes
Cognitive Processes
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Schemas
Schemas
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Cognitive Structure
Cognitive Structure
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Evolutionary Perspective
Evolutionary Perspective
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Social Behavior and Genes
Social Behavior and Genes
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Complementary Perspectives
Complementary Perspectives
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Social Psychology's Reach
Social Psychology's Reach
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Introduction to Social Psychology
- Social psychology is the systematic study of human social behavior, including affect (feelings), cognition (thoughts), and behavior.
- It explores the causes of these outcomes and uses scientific methods.
- Social psychologists are interested in the impact of individuals on each other, the impact of groups on individuals, the impact of individuals on groups, and how social structures and contexts affect individuals and groups.
Key Concerns of Social Psychology
- Impact of one individual on another: One person's behavior and actions affect another.
- Impact of a group on its members: Groups and their influence upon individuals.
- Impact of individuals on groups: The influence of individual behavior on groups.
- Impact of one group on another: Group-on-group interactions.
- Impact of social context and structure: The environment and social structures' influence on groups and individuals.
Relationship between Social Psychology, Sociology, and Psychology
- Social psychology draws from both sociology (study of human societies) and psychology (study of individual behavior), bridging the gap.
- Sociology focuses on social institutions, stratification, social processes, and social structures, while psychology examines individual traits like perception, intelligence, and personality.
- Social psychology combines these perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of human behavior within a social context.
Theoretical Perspectives in Social Psychology
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Middle-Range Theories: Provide specific conditions that result in specific social behaviors.
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Broader Theories: Offer general explanations for human behavior and potentially inform middle-range theories.
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Symbolic Interactionism: The perspective that social behavior and social order arise from communication, emphasizing the negotiated meaning of symbols and interactions.
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