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What does PSP stand for?

  • Public Social Psychology
  • Psychological Social Personality
  • Psychological Social Psychology (correct)
  • Psychological Society Processes

    • What does SI refer to?

  • Symbolic Interactionism (correct)
  • Symbolic Interpretation
  • Social Identity
  • Sociological Imagination

    • What does GPS stand for?

  • Group Personality Scale
  • Global Psychological Studies
  • Group Processes and Structures (correct)
  • General Psychological Structures

    • What does SSP stand for?

    <p>Social Structure and Personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Agency?

    <p>Individuals' capacity to resist broader social forces and to act in a self-directed manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Constraint?

    <p>How society shapes people's perceptions, feelings, and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Delinquency?

    <p>Deviant behavior engaged in by adolescents (youths ages 12-18).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Deviant behavior?

    <p>A recognized violation of prevailing group or social norms, which may or may not be illegal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Diffusion of responsibility?

    <p>A situation in which the responsibility for helping in an emergency situation is spread across all the observers of the event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by Doing gender?

    <p>When people act in a social encounter in a manner that is consistent with the societal expectations placed upon members of their sex category.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Ethnic group?

    <p>A category of individuals perceived as distinct due to cultural characteristics, including customs, language, and a shared heritage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gender refer to?

    <p>Refers to how males and females are perceived within a given society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Intersectionality?

    <p>An 'orienting concept' that sensitizes social psychologists to the fact that statuses such as class, race/ethnicity, and gender do not necessarily operate independent of one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Macro-level analysis?

    <p>Unit of analysis is society; sociologists focus on the aspects of society that exist above and beyond the individual, at the collective or aggregate level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Micro-level analysis?

    <p>The unit of analysis is the individual; psychologists study how micro-level attributes affect people's emotions and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Psychology?

    <p>The study of human thought processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Race?

    <p>A group perceived as genetically distinct; 'perceived' is used because race is not really a biological construct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Sex?

    <p>Refers to biological differences between males and females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Social class?

    <p>Typically measured as socioeconomic status, using indicators of education, occupational prestige, and income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Social facts?

    <p>Properties of the collective environment that are not dependent upon the perceptions or behaviors of any one individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Social norms?

    <p>Rules that guide people to behaviors that are expected by society and conform to social acceptability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Social psychology?

    <p>The systematic study of people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in social contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Social stratification?

    <p>Refers to the rank ordering of groups from low to high in terms of their access to important societal resources such as money, power, and prestige.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Socioeconomic status refer to?

    <p>Status in society based on the level of education, income, and occupational prestige.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Sociological perspective?

    <p>A way of viewing the world that places people's experiences within their social and historical context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sociological social psychology?

    <p>Includes Symbolic Interactionism (SI), Social Structure and Personality (SSP), and Group Processes and Structures (GPS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the systematic study of social life?

    <p>Sociology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Status?

    <p>A recognized social position within society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Status characteristics?

    <p>Refers to statuses like class, race/ethnicity, and gender because they are dimensions of stratification in this society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by Unit of analysis?

    <p>Refers to what a researcher studies; can either be micro or macro.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Values?

    <p>Deeply held ideals and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Concepts in Social Psychology

    • Psychological Social Psychology (PSP): Examines individual behaviors influenced by social contexts.
    • Symbolic Interactionism (SI): Focuses on how individuals interact through symbols and shared meanings in society.
    • Group Processes and Structures (GPS): Studies how groups function and how structure influences behavior within a group.
    • Social Structure and Personality (SSP): Analyzes how social structures impact individual personalities and behaviors.

    Core Definitions

    • Agency: The ability of individuals to act independently and make choices despite societal constraints.
    • Constraint: Societal influences shaping individual perceptions and actions.
    • Delinquency: Deviant behaviors typically displayed by adolescents aged 12-18.
    • Deviant Behavior: Activities that violate societal norms, which may or may not be illegal.

    Social Dynamics

    • Diffusion of Responsibility: Tendency for individuals to feel less responsible to act in emergencies when others are present.
    • Doing Gender: Performance of behaviors that align with societal gender expectations during social interactions.
    • Ethnic Group: A group identified by shared cultural traits such as language, customs, and heritage.
    • Gender: Socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations related to being male or female.

    Multidimensional Perspectives

    • Intersectionality: A concept highlighting how various social categories (class, race, gender) intersect and impact experiences and identities.
    • Macro-level Analysis: Examines societal-level phenomena, focusing on broad social dynamics affecting collectives.
    • Micro-level Analysis: Investigates individual behaviors and attributes and their effects on emotions and actions.

    Fundamental Social Constructs

    • Psychology: The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
    • Race: A socially constructed category reflecting perceived genetic distinctions, emphasizing that it lacks biological validity.
    • Sex: Biological classification of individuals as male or female based on physical attributes.

    Socioeconomic Context

    • Social Class: Measured through socioeconomic indicators such as education, income, and job prestige.
    • Social Facts: Collective properties that are not contingent on individual perceptions or behaviors.
    • Social Norms: Societal rules that dictate expected behaviors and promote conformity.
    • Social Psychology: An interdisciplinary field studying how societal contexts influence individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

    Social Structures and Systems

    • Social Stratification: Hierarchical arrangement of groups based on access to resources like wealth, power, and prestige.
    • Socioeconomic Status: The ranking of individuals based on educational level, income, and occupational status.
    • Sociological Perspective: An approach that contextualizes individual experiences within broader social and historical frameworks.
    • Sociological Social Psychology: Integrates various theories, including SI, SSP, and GPS, to explore social influences on psychology.

    Analytical Frameworks

    • Status: A recognized position that individuals hold within the social hierarchy.
    • Status Characteristics: Dimensions like race, gender, and class that contribute to societal stratification.
    • Unit of Analysis: Defines the level (micro or macro) at which research focuses.
    • Values: Fundamental beliefs and ideals held by individuals or groups.

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