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What is the term for the tendency to remember information encountered first, influencing overall perception?
What is the term for the tendency to remember information encountered first, influencing overall perception?
Which strategy is used to be seen as competent in impression management?
Which strategy is used to be seen as competent in impression management?
What is the term for the tendency to use the self as an anchor and overestimate the extent to which other people’s beliefs and attitudes are similar to our own?
What is the term for the tendency to use the self as an anchor and overestimate the extent to which other people’s beliefs and attitudes are similar to our own?
Which factor limits the accuracy of first impressions by attempting to put their best face forward and shape how we view them?
Which factor limits the accuracy of first impressions by attempting to put their best face forward and shape how we view them?
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Which term refers to applying the schema of someone you already know to understand someone new?
Which term refers to applying the schema of someone you already know to understand someone new?
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What is the term for the tendency to be eager to verify our beliefs but less inclined to seek evidence that disproves them?
What is the term for the tendency to be eager to verify our beliefs but less inclined to seek evidence that disproves them?
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What metal shortcut is used to get an impression of someone?
What metal shortcut is used to get an impression of someone?
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What strategy is used in impression management to be seen as likeable?
What strategy is used in impression management to be seen as likeable?
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Which theorist focused on the need for security rather than a sense of inferiority?
Which theorist focused on the need for security rather than a sense of inferiority?
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According to Maslow, which of the following is a characteristic of self-actualized people?
According to Maslow, which of the following is a characteristic of self-actualized people?
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Who developed the concept of 'conditions of worth' in relation to personality development?
Who developed the concept of 'conditions of worth' in relation to personality development?
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Which model argued for three trait dimensions including extroversion/introversion and neuroticism/emotional stability?
Which model argued for three trait dimensions including extroversion/introversion and neuroticism/emotional stability?
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'OCEAN' is associated with which modern personality research theory?
'OCEAN' is associated with which modern personality research theory?
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'Openness', 'Conscientiousness', and 'Neuroticism' are part of which model of personality traits?
'Openness', 'Conscientiousness', and 'Neuroticism' are part of which model of personality traits?
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What percentage of the general population is estimated to have a personality disorder?
What percentage of the general population is estimated to have a personality disorder?
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How many comorbid personality disorders does an individual with a personality disorder typically have?
How many comorbid personality disorders does an individual with a personality disorder typically have?
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Which gender generally has a higher prevalence of Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Which gender generally has a higher prevalence of Antisocial Personality Disorder?
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According to DSM, how many general criteria are there for personality disorders?
According to DSM, how many general criteria are there for personality disorders?
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What is the term for changing behavior in response to commands from perceived authoritative figures?
What is the term for changing behavior in response to commands from perceived authoritative figures?
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Which social influence involves pressure to conform based on the desire to behave correctly or gain understanding?
Which social influence involves pressure to conform based on the desire to behave correctly or gain understanding?
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What refers to the phenomenon where people are less likely to help a victim when others are present?
What refers to the phenomenon where people are less likely to help a victim when others are present?
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What encompasses actions intended to benefit others, including altruism and reciprocal altruism?
What encompasses actions intended to benefit others, including altruism and reciprocal altruism?
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What theory explores the emotional bonds infants develop with caretakers as a survival strategy, leading to various attachment styles?
What theory explores the emotional bonds infants develop with caretakers as a survival strategy, leading to various attachment styles?
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What is defined as a stable way of thinking, feeling, and acting?
What is defined as a stable way of thinking, feeling, and acting?
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Which personality disorder is characterized by pervasive suspiciousness and distrust of others, tendency to see self as blameless, and recurrent suspicions about fidelity of partner/spouse?
Which personality disorder is characterized by pervasive suspiciousness and distrust of others, tendency to see self as blameless, and recurrent suspicions about fidelity of partner/spouse?
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Which personality disorder is associated with extreme social avoidance, introversion, loneliness, and feeling socially inadequate?
Which personality disorder is associated with extreme social avoidance, introversion, loneliness, and feeling socially inadequate?
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Which personality disorder involves instability of emotions, relationships, identity, impulsive behavior, and recurrent suicidal behaviors or self-mutilating behaviors?
Which personality disorder involves instability of emotions, relationships, identity, impulsive behavior, and recurrent suicidal behaviors or self-mutilating behaviors?
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Which personality disorder is characterized by grandiosity, preoccupation with unlimited success, lack of empathy, and sense of entitlement?
Which personality disorder is characterized by grandiosity, preoccupation with unlimited success, lack of empathy, and sense of entitlement?
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Which cluster of personality disorders includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders?
Which cluster of personality disorders includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders?
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What does attribution theory explain?
What does attribution theory explain?
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Which cognitive biases affect how individuals attribute the causes of behavior?
Which cognitive biases affect how individuals attribute the causes of behavior?
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What do individualistic and collectivistic societies differ in when attributing behavior?
What do individualistic and collectivistic societies differ in when attributing behavior?
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What can stereotypes, learned from culture and environment, lead to?
What can stereotypes, learned from culture and environment, lead to?
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What are prejudice and discrimination?
What are prejudice and discrimination?
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What do the out-group derogation effect and the out-group homogeneity effect relate to?
What do the out-group derogation effect and the out-group homogeneity effect relate to?
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How can racism manifest?
How can racism manifest?
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What did the Robber's Cave Study demonstrate?
What did the Robber's Cave Study demonstrate?
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What does the contact hypothesis suggest?
What does the contact hypothesis suggest?
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What does social identity theory explain?
What does social identity theory explain?
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Which part of the personality operates on the reality principle, finding gratification for instinctual drives within the constraints of reality?
Which part of the personality operates on the reality principle, finding gratification for instinctual drives within the constraints of reality?
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What is the primary motivation for all of our actions and feelings, as per the text?
What is the primary motivation for all of our actions and feelings, as per the text?
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Which personality development stage designates the beginning of a new stage based on a change in erogenous zones?
Which personality development stage designates the beginning of a new stage based on a change in erogenous zones?
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What personality style is associated with traits of orderliness, neatness, stinginess, and stubbornness, as per the text?
What personality style is associated with traits of orderliness, neatness, stinginess, and stubbornness, as per the text?
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In the Oedipus conflict, what does the little boy fear will happen if his father finds out about his sexual attraction to his mother?
In the Oedipus conflict, what does the little boy fear will happen if his father finds out about his sexual attraction to his mother?
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Who proposed the concept of collective unconscious and archetypes as universal human experiences?
Who proposed the concept of collective unconscious and archetypes as universal human experiences?
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Which part of the personality operates on the reality principle, finding gratification for instinctual drives within the constraints of reality?
Which part of the personality operates on the reality principle, finding gratification for instinctual drives within the constraints of reality?
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What is the primary motivation for all of our actions and feelings, as per the text?
What is the primary motivation for all of our actions and feelings, as per the text?
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At what level of awareness are repressed unacceptable thoughts, memories, and feelings stored, according to Freud's theory?
At what level of awareness are repressed unacceptable thoughts, memories, and feelings stored, according to Freud's theory?
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What is the term for actions that benefit others may get repaid in the long run?
What is the term for actions that benefit others may get repaid in the long run?
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'Defense mechanisms' mentioned in the text are processes that distort reality and protect us from anxiety. Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism?
'Defense mechanisms' mentioned in the text are processes that distort reality and protect us from anxiety. Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism?
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According to Freud's theory, which part of our personality is entirely unconscious and includes biological instinctual drives?
According to Freud's theory, which part of our personality is entirely unconscious and includes biological instinctual drives?
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What does the superego represent according to Freud's theory?
What does the superego represent according to Freud's theory?
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Which part of our mind contains unresolved conflicts from early childhood experiences according to Freud's theory?
Which part of our mind contains unresolved conflicts from early childhood experiences according to Freud's theory?
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Study Notes
Social Psychology Concepts and Theories
- Attribution theory explains how people perceive and attribute the causes of events and behaviors, distinguishing between dispositional/internal and situational/external factors.
- Self-serving bias and fundamental attribution error are common cognitive biases, affecting how individuals attribute the causes of behavior.
- Individualistic and collectivistic societies differ in their focus on internal and situational factors when attributing behavior.
- Stereotypes, learned and perpetuated from culture and environment, can lead to overgeneralizations and bias.
- Prejudice and discrimination are negative attitudes and behaviors towards specific groups, often stemming from social categorization and in-group favoritism.
- The out-group derogation effect and the out-group homogeneity effect are phenomena related to negative evaluations and perceptions of out-groups.
- Racism, including overt and symbolic forms, can manifest through hate crimes, indirect discrimination, and biased social policies.
- The Robber's Cave Study demonstrated the impact of competition and cooperation on intergroup relations.
- The contact hypothesis suggests that negative stereotypes can be reduced by spending time with and getting to know members of the stereotyped group.
- Social identity theory explains in-group favoritism and out-group derogation as a way for individuals to maintain positive attitudes towards their own group.
- Explicit and implicit attitudes, elaboration likelihood model, and cognitive dissonance theory are psychological concepts that influence persuasion, decision-making, and behavior change.
- Social influence involves the impact of perceived observation by others on individual behavior.
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Test your knowledge of social psychology concepts and theories with this quiz covering attribution theory, cognitive biases, societal influences on behavior attribution, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, intergroup relations, and psychological concepts related to persuasion and behavior change.
