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What is the main focus of social psychology?
What is the main focus of social psychology?
- The study of societal structures and their impact on individuals.
- The exploration of how personality traits affect individual behavior.
- The analysis of cultural norms and their influence on social interaction.
- How individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others. (correct)
Why is construal important in social psychology?
Why is construal important in social psychology?
- It emphasizes the role of cultural factors in shaping our understanding of reality.
- It highlights the subjective nature of how people perceive the social world. (correct)
- It helps us understand the objective properties of the social world.
- It allows us to predict individual behavior with accuracy.
What is a key difference between social psychology and sociology?
What is a key difference between social psychology and sociology?
- Social psychology focuses on individual behavior, while sociology examines societal structures. (correct)
- Social psychology explores the impact of social interaction, while sociology analyzes historical trends.
- Social psychology uses quantitative methods, while sociology relies on qualitative research.
- Social psychology studies cultural influences, while sociology focuses on individual differences.
What is the fundamental attribution error?
What is the fundamental attribution error?
Why is the 'Wall Street Game' example significant?
Why is the 'Wall Street Game' example significant?
What is naïve realism?
What is naïve realism?
How does social psychology relate to other fields of study?
How does social psychology relate to other fields of study?
Why is it important for social psychology to consider cultural differences?
Why is it important for social psychology to consider cultural differences?
Which school of psychology emphasizes the importance of studying how objects appear in people's minds, rather than their objective physical qualities?
Which school of psychology emphasizes the importance of studying how objects appear in people's minds, rather than their objective physical qualities?
According to the content, what is a key reason why people might choose to distort their perception of the world?
According to the content, what is a key reason why people might choose to distort their perception of the world?
What is the main idea behind the concept of social cognition?
What is the main idea behind the concept of social cognition?
According to the content, why might people who undergo a harsh initiation process value their group more highly?
According to the content, why might people who undergo a harsh initiation process value their group more highly?
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of denial as a coping mechanism?
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of denial as a coping mechanism?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle that 'a whole is greater than the sum of its parts'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle that 'a whole is greater than the sum of its parts'?
In the context of the provided information, why might a group game called 'community' encourage cooperative behavior?
In the context of the provided information, why might a group game called 'community' encourage cooperative behavior?
Why might fear-based messages like anti-smoking campaigns be effective for some individuals but not others?
Why might fear-based messages like anti-smoking campaigns be effective for some individuals but not others?
Flashcards
Community Game Behavior
Community Game Behavior
In a community game, 2/3 of participants behaved cooperatively due to social norms.
Behaviourism
Behaviourism
A psychological approach focusing on the environmental reinforcement of behavior.
Gestalt Psychology
Gestalt Psychology
A school of psychology emphasizing the subjective perception of objects.
Social Motives
Social Motives
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Hazing in Groups
Hazing in Groups
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Social Cognition
Social Cognition
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Denial Mechanism
Denial Mechanism
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Fear Messages Effectiveness
Fear Messages Effectiveness
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Social Psychology
Social Psychology
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Construal
Construal
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Naïve Realism
Naïve Realism
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Fundamental Attribution Error
Fundamental Attribution Error
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Individual Differences
Individual Differences
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Sociology vs. Social Psychology
Sociology vs. Social Psychology
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Universality in Social Psychology
Universality in Social Psychology
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Situational Influence
Situational Influence
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Study Notes
Social Psychology Overview
- Social psychology is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others, real or imagined.
- Construal is crucial; how people perceive, interpret, and understand the world around them matters more than objective reality.
- Naïve realism is a specific type of construal where people believe others see things the same way they do.
- Social psychology differs from sociology by focusing on individual psychology rather than large-scale societal factors.
- The field aims to find universal human tendencies that influence behavior, emphasizing the susceptibility to social influence irrespective of culture or social class.
- It's a relatively young science, largely developed in North America, with many findings yet to be tested across diverse cultures.
Fundamental Attribution Error
- The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior.
- People often assume behavior is due to personality rather than the situation.
- Extreme social situations can be dismissed as due to the "crazy" individuals involved rather than the influence of the situation itself.
Social Influence
- Social norms greatly influence behavior. In experiments, the name of a game (e.g., Wall Street Game vs. Community Game) significantly altered people's cooperative behavior.
Social Cognition
- People's thoughts about themselves and the world (social cognition) affect their judgments and decisions.
- People often make mistakes in judgment due to lack of complete information.
- Fear-based messages, like those on cigarettes or alcohol, might influence behavior in some but not all individuals.
- Facing fear, individuals may engage in denial and inaccurate judgments, prioritizing maintaining self-esteem over being accurate.
Motives in Social Psychology
- Two primary motives drive social behavior: the desire to feel good about oneself and the desire to be accurate.
- When these motives conflict, it creates interesting insights into human behavior.
- People often prioritize feeling good over accurate perception. This is evident in hazing examples where the unpleasant experience of joining a group creates a positive perception of that group, regardless of rationality.
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