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What does social facilitation refer to?
What does social facilitation refer to?
Perform well-learned tasks more effectively in the presence of others.
A business leader who welcomes a variety of opinions from subordinates and invites experts to critique her company's developing plans is most likely to inhibit which phenomenon?
A business leader who welcomes a variety of opinions from subordinates and invites experts to critique her company's developing plans is most likely to inhibit which phenomenon?
Poverty and unemployment are likely to be explained in terms of personal dispositions by ________ and in terms of situational influences by ________.
Poverty and unemployment are likely to be explained in terms of personal dispositions by ________ and in terms of situational influences by ________.
political conservatives; political liberals
What is illustrated by the phenomenon when passersby stop to stare when they see a cluster of people looking at the sky?
What is illustrated by the phenomenon when passersby stop to stare when they see a cluster of people looking at the sky?
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What is called when we adjust our behavior or thinking towards a group standard?
What is called when we adjust our behavior or thinking towards a group standard?
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Which branch of psychology is concerned with how people think about, influence, and relate to one another?
Which branch of psychology is concerned with how people think about, influence, and relate to one another?
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What does deindividuation refer to?
What does deindividuation refer to?
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Attribution theory was designed to account for what?
Attribution theory was designed to account for what?
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Attitudes are ________ that guide behavior.
Attitudes are ________ that guide behavior.
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What does the Milgram experiment illustrate about obedience?
What does the Milgram experiment illustrate about obedience?
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What impact does the foot-in-the-door phenomenon have?
What impact does the foot-in-the-door phenomenon have?
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How are attitudes influenced?
How are attitudes influenced?
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We tend to explain the behavior of strangers in terms of ________ and our own behavior in terms of ________.
We tend to explain the behavior of strangers in terms of ________ and our own behavior in terms of ________.
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What does it mean to assert personal control?
What does it mean to assert personal control?
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What is group polarization?
What is group polarization?
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The discomfort we feel when two thoughts are inconsistent is called ________.
The discomfort we feel when two thoughts are inconsistent is called ________.
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Normative social influence arises from the desire to gain ________.
Normative social influence arises from the desire to gain ________.
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Which of the following is most likely to help us empathize with others?
Which of the following is most likely to help us empathize with others?
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What type of attribution is Kisana making regarding her boyfriend's car accident?
What type of attribution is Kisana making regarding her boyfriend's car accident?
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Why were many surprised by the results of Milgram's obedience experiments?
Why were many surprised by the results of Milgram's obedience experiments?
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What principle suggests we can influence our feelings by changing our behavior?
What principle suggests we can influence our feelings by changing our behavior?
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What does it indicate when people feel pressured socially to do the opposite of what is expected?
What does it indicate when people feel pressured socially to do the opposite of what is expected?
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Jackson's experience with his friend illustrates what phenomenon?
Jackson's experience with his friend illustrates what phenomenon?
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What does mood contagion refer to?
What does mood contagion refer to?
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What type of behavior do people exhibit when they engage in social loafing?
What type of behavior do people exhibit when they engage in social loafing?
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Researchers find that conformity to the group is more likely when all of the following occur EXCEPT?
Researchers find that conformity to the group is more likely when all of the following occur EXCEPT?
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What concept did Philip Zimbardo's experiment best illustrate?
What concept did Philip Zimbardo's experiment best illustrate?
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Which process most obviously operates in groupthink?
Which process most obviously operates in groupthink?
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The fundamental attribution error refers to our tendency to underestimate the impact of ________ and to overestimate the impact of ________.
The fundamental attribution error refers to our tendency to underestimate the impact of ________ and to overestimate the impact of ________.
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After being promoted, Jorana developed more pro-business political attitudes, illustrating the impact of ________ on attitudes.
After being promoted, Jorana developed more pro-business political attitudes, illustrating the impact of ________ on attitudes.
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Study Notes
Social Psychology Concepts
- Social Facilitation: Performing well-learned tasks more effectively in the presence of others; evident in athletes who excel in front of an audience.
- Groupthink: A phenomenon inhibited by open dialogue and diverse opinions; occurs when a group prioritizes harmony over critical thinking.
- Attribution Theory: Focuses on how people explain behaviors, analyzing the balance between situational and dispositional influences.
- Deindividuation: Loss of self-awareness and restraint in group settings, leading to heightened emotional states and anonymity.
Key Social Influences
- Conformity: Adjusting behavior or thoughts to align with group norms; can lead to group polarization when individuals share similar opinions.
- Cognitive Dissonance: The discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting thoughts, prompting attitude changes to reduce the conflict.
- Normative Social Influence: Driven by the desire for social approval, influencing behavior to align with group expectations.
- Automatic Mimicry: Subconsciously imitating others, enhancing social cohesion and empathy.
Behavioral Dynamics
- Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon: Tendency to agree to larger requests after initially complying with smaller ones, illustrated by escalating compliance in theft scenarios.
- Social Loafing: People exert less effort when working collectively towards a common goal compared to individual efforts.
- Mood Contagion: The tendency for an individual's mood to influence the emotions of those around them, fostering a shared emotional experience.
Obedience and Authority
- Milgram's Experiment: Demonstrates that ordinary individuals can commit harmful acts when directed by perceived legitimate authority figures; backed by the shocking obedience levels of participants.
- Destructive Obedience: More likely when orders come from recognized authorities, highlighting the dangers of blind compliance in social settings.
Attitudes and Role Influence
- Attitudes: Influenced by beliefs and predispose responses towards people and objects; can shift based on experiences and social contexts.
- Role Playing: Alters attitudes by immersing individuals in specific behaviors, as seen in Zimbardo's prison experiment showcasing the impact on self-identity.
Perception and Understanding Others
- Fundamental Attribution Error: Underestimating situational factors and overemphasizing personal traits when interpreting others' actions.
- Dispositional Attribution: Tendency to attribute one's own or others' actions to personal characteristics rather than situational context.
Group Dynamics and Their Effects
- Group Polarization: Strengthening of group attitudes through discussion; can lead to extreme positions.
- Personal Control: Asserting freedom by resisting conformity pressures, allowing individuals to maintain autonomy in group situations.
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