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What is the primary focus of social psychology?
What is the primary focus of social psychology?
- The impact of biological factors on mental health
- The ways in which thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others (correct)
- The study of group dynamics in politics
- The influence of external factors on individual behaviors
What major psychological effect was observed in the Schachter 1959 social isolation experiment?
What major psychological effect was observed in the Schachter 1959 social isolation experiment?
- Participants developed heightened creativity in isolation
- People preferred solitary activities over group activities
- Most participants reported feeling highly content
- 80% of participants experienced discomfort with no human contact (correct)
What is a limitation of the Schachter social isolation experiment mentioned?
What is a limitation of the Schachter social isolation experiment mentioned?
- It had too many participants for analysis
- The participants were all from the same cultural background (correct)
- Natural environmental factors were well accounted for
- Adequate control groups were established
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential impact of social isolation?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential impact of social isolation?
The concept of '6 Degrees of Separation' suggests that:
The concept of '6 Degrees of Separation' suggests that:
What factor is NOT considered a dispositional factor affecting individual reactions to situations?
What factor is NOT considered a dispositional factor affecting individual reactions to situations?
Which of the following statements reflects an impact of social isolation as per the discussed content?
Which of the following statements reflects an impact of social isolation as per the discussed content?
What ethical consideration was emphasized in relation to conducting experiments on social isolation?
What ethical consideration was emphasized in relation to conducting experiments on social isolation?
Flashcards
Social Psychology Definition
Social Psychology Definition
The scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others, real or imagined.
Social Isolation Experiment (Schachter)
Social Isolation Experiment (Schachter)
A study that revealed the negative psychological effects of prolonged social isolation. Participants experienced discomfort and distress.
Social Isolation Impacts
Social Isolation Impacts
Prolonged social isolation can lead to a range of negative physical and mental health outcomes, including increased blood pressure, mental illness, and premature death.
6 Degrees of Separation
6 Degrees of Separation
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Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors
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Dispositional Factors
Dispositional Factors
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Ethical Considerations (Research)
Ethical Considerations (Research)
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Limitations of Research (Schachter)
Limitations of Research (Schachter)
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Study Notes
Social Psychology Definition
- The scientific attempt to explain how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others (actual, imagined, or implied presence).
- Gordon Allport (1954) defined this study.
Schachter 1959 Social Isolation Experiment
- Involved 5 volunteers in a windowless room.
- 80% felt uncomfortable without human contact, having psychological impacts.
- Most people cannot sustain long periods without human interaction.
- Experiment limitations include: small sample size, lack of diversity, and the inability to isolate the impact of the windowless room.
- The study shows that people are affected by lack of human interaction
Hawthorn 2006 Holt-Lunstad 2015 Shanker 2015 Impacts of Social Isolation
- High blood pressure.
- Mental illness.
- Physical inactivity.
- Dementia.
- Emotional distress.
- Poorer immune functioning.
- Smoking.
- Poor sleep.
- Decreased feelings of wellbeing.
- Poor health behaviours.
Milgram 1967 6 Degrees of separation
- Introduced the concept of interconnectedness between people.
- 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a variation/example
- The small-world phenomenon suggests that any individual can be connected to another through a maximum of five other people.
Environmental Factors
- Explains variations in how people react in different situations.
- Includes people, objects, information, social systems, and events as factors.
Dispositional Factors
- Explain why people react differently to similar situations.
- Personality factors (e.g., extraversion, introversion)
- Demographic factors (e.g., age, gender).
- Mood.
Brindal 2021 COVID Study
- Examined life satisfaction before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Individual factors influenced how people felt about their life satisfaction.
- Limitations: self-reported data collected after the event, making data subjective.
Community Psychology
- Considers environmental and political systems' impact on behavior.
- Rejects individualistic approaches and promotes societal change.
- Focuses on collectivism to address social problems.
- Aims to empower communities and implement preventative measures.
- Investigates societal, media, and environmental factors affecting people.
Social Enterprise in Scotland
- Focuses on social isolation through community activities.
- Highlights the importance and extent of social connections.
- Explores repercussions of social isolation.
- Examines how personal attributes influence reactions to social environments.
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