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What does the Fundamental Attribution Error emphasize when explaining behavior?
What does the Fundamental Attribution Error emphasize when explaining behavior?
According to Mischel (1968), what does the personality coefficient indicate about predicting behavior?
According to Mischel (1968), what does the personality coefficient indicate about predicting behavior?
What question does the person-situation controversy raise regarding personality traits?
What question does the person-situation controversy raise regarding personality traits?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between individual differences and social context?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between individual differences and social context?
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How did Allport define 'Social Psychology'?
How did Allport define 'Social Psychology'?
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What is one reason why research findings might fail to replicate?
What is one reason why research findings might fail to replicate?
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What does the 'WOW' rather than 'HOW' concept emphasize?
What does the 'WOW' rather than 'HOW' concept emphasize?
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What is a major focus of personality and social psychology?
What is a major focus of personality and social psychology?
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What aspect of social psychology is highlighted in the case of American flag priming?
What aspect of social psychology is highlighted in the case of American flag priming?
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What does the 'person-situation' controversy primarily involve?
What does the 'person-situation' controversy primarily involve?
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Which of the following is included in the PS1030 course overview?
Which of the following is included in the PS1030 course overview?
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What historical inquiry is mentioned regarding the durability of effects in psychology research?
What historical inquiry is mentioned regarding the durability of effects in psychology research?
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Which of the following studies involved numerical anchoring?
Which of the following studies involved numerical anchoring?
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How is the module mark calculated for PS1030?
How is the module mark calculated for PS1030?
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What is a core component of a Psychology degree as noted in the content?
What is a core component of a Psychology degree as noted in the content?
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What type of sessions does the teaching staff offer for student support?
What type of sessions does the teaching staff offer for student support?
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What is one characteristic of the lecture materials in PS1030?
What is one characteristic of the lecture materials in PS1030?
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What type of replications are discussed in relation to the PS1030 content?
What type of replications are discussed in relation to the PS1030 content?
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What is one method researchers are encouraged to improve the reliability of findings?
What is one method researchers are encouraged to improve the reliability of findings?
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Which of the following topics is NOT covered in PS1030?
Which of the following topics is NOT covered in PS1030?
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What is the weight of the essay in the overall assessment for the PS1030 module?
What is the weight of the essay in the overall assessment for the PS1030 module?
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Which statement best supports the personality view in the person-situation controversy?
Which statement best supports the personality view in the person-situation controversy?
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What was the correlation found by Mischel regarding personality and behavior?
What was the correlation found by Mischel regarding personality and behavior?
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What does Epstein's research support concerning the examination of personality?
What does Epstein's research support concerning the examination of personality?
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How are behaviors characterized in terms of consistency over different time frames?
How are behaviors characterized in terms of consistency over different time frames?
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What does Fleeson's view suggest about personality traits?
What does Fleeson's view suggest about personality traits?
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What is the core assumption regarding behavior?
What is the core assumption regarding behavior?
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What does the formula Behavior = f (P x E) represent?
What does the formula Behavior = f (P x E) represent?
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What is meant by 'situation selection'?
What is meant by 'situation selection'?
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What does the term 'situation evocation' refer to?
What does the term 'situation evocation' refer to?
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What factor may contribute to the replication crisis in social psychology research?
What factor may contribute to the replication crisis in social psychology research?
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What is a potential solution to the replication crisis in social psychology?
What is a potential solution to the replication crisis in social psychology?
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What average effect size is suggested as a common finding in social and personality psychology studies?
What average effect size is suggested as a common finding in social and personality psychology studies?
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What does the formula Behavior = f (P + E) imply?
What does the formula Behavior = f (P + E) imply?
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What are introverted and extraverted individuals likely to exhibit in different social situations according to their personality?
What are introverted and extraverted individuals likely to exhibit in different social situations according to their personality?
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In the study by Funder and Colvin (1991), how many features exhibited cross-situational consistency?
In the study by Funder and Colvin (1991), how many features exhibited cross-situational consistency?
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What percentage of features displayed substantial situational change in the study?
What percentage of features displayed substantial situational change in the study?
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According to the findings, how does personality correlate with behavior in different situations?
According to the findings, how does personality correlate with behavior in different situations?
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What can be inferred about the behavioral consistency in individuals across different situations?
What can be inferred about the behavioral consistency in individuals across different situations?
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How did participants in the study interact with one another?
How did participants in the study interact with one another?
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What was the average correlation (r) for the features studied across the two sessions?
What was the average correlation (r) for the features studied across the two sessions?
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Which of the following features was NOT among those coded during the interactions?
Which of the following features was NOT among those coded during the interactions?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Course overview including teaching team, assessments, and learning support.
- Understanding of personality and social psychology, and its subject matter.
- Understanding of the "person-situation" controversy and empirical evidence.
- Ability to critically evaluate the reliability of research in this area.
2. Personality and Social Psychology
- Attempts to understand how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are shaped by the presence of others.
- Psychology definition and examples.
- Social psychology and personality dynamic organization.
Social and Personality Psychology
- Distinction between individual differences and social contexts.
- Impact of individual differences on social attitudes like prejudice and susceptibility to situational influences (e.g., self-monitoring).
Fundamental Attribution Error
- Reasoning bias emphasizing internal characteristics as driving behaviours, overlooking situational factors.
- Graphic representation to illustrate the concept.
Person-situation controversy
- Personality traits are not good predictors of behaviour (Mischel, 1968).
- Personality coefficient only accounts for 10% of variance (r = .2 - .3).
- Inconsistency in behaviour across different situations, despite stable personality traits, is discussed.
Person-situation controversy
- Hypothetical distributions supporting personality and situationist views shown.
3. Replication Crisis in Social and Personality Psychology Research
- Replication crisis in social and personality psychology research discussed.
Social and Personality Psychology: Replication Crisis?
- Statistical/methodological reasons (small samples, statistical power, measurement error) behind replication failures.
- Solutions to strengthen research like multiple studies, larger sample sizes.
Social and Personality Psychology: Replication Crisis?
- Questionable research practices hindering replication (reporting biases, selectively reporting results).
- Potential solutions to questionable research practices.
Social and Personality Psychology: Replication Crisis?
- Reasons why findings might fail to replicate (publication bias, file-drawer problem, and 'WOW' focus rather than a 'HOW' approach).
- Historical and numerical anchoring effects.
Can we replicate PS1030 content?
- Conceptual replications of the module's findings facilitated through participation in student-led studies.
- Active student participation in replication studies.
- Links for participation found on the PS1030 Moodle page.
Can we replicate PS1030 content?
- The collaboration with University of Surrey in replication studies on the teaching strategy is outlined.
- Ongoing research to evaluate the effectiveness and student feedback for these strategies is mentioned.
- Two phases for this particular replication study on Moodle; Phase 1 Deadline – Friday, October 4th and Phase 2 Openings – Wednesday, December 11th are noted.
Personality and Social Psychology
- Core topics in a psychology degree.
- Examination of situational and person-centered views of human behaviours.
- Acknowledge the importance of both as crucial factors in understanding human behaviour.
- Highlighting the need for reliable research findings in psychology.
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This quiz explores key concepts in social psychology, including fundamental attribution error, personality traits, and the person-situation controversy. It delves into definitions, research replication issues, and significant studies that shape our understanding of behavior within social contexts. Perfect for students of PS1030 or those interested in social psychology principles.
