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What role did the philosophical ideas of Plato and Aristotle play in social psychology?
What role did the philosophical ideas of Plato and Aristotle play in social psychology?
- They were the first to study group dynamics.
- They shaped early notions of human behavior and interaction. (correct)
- They established the principles of cognitive dissonance.
- They focused on empirical methods for psychological research.
How do internal attributions differ from external attributions in Attribution Theory?
How do internal attributions differ from external attributions in Attribution Theory?
- Internal attributions focus on external circumstances.
- Internal attributions assign behavior to personal characteristics. (correct)
- External attributions are always negative in nature.
- External attributions emphasize personal traits.
Which of the following best describes confirmation bias?
Which of the following best describes confirmation bias?
- The inclination to favor information that confirms existing beliefs. (correct)
- The process of actively seeking disconfirming evidence.
- The tendency to evaluate information objectively.
- The ability to recognize one's own biases in judgment.
What effect do heuristics have on social information processing?
What effect do heuristics have on social information processing?
Which cognitive bias is characterized by judging individuals based on stereotypes?
Which cognitive bias is characterized by judging individuals based on stereotypes?
How may ingroup bias affect our perception of others?
How may ingroup bias affect our perception of others?
What is a potential outcome of attribution errors in social judgments?
What is a potential outcome of attribution errors in social judgments?
How does cultural context influence attribution styles?
How does cultural context influence attribution styles?
What concept explains how people's thoughts and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions of others?
What concept explains how people's thoughts and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions of others?
How does social cognition primarily function in social situations?
How does social cognition primarily function in social situations?
Which of the following describes an individual's ability to understand another person's emotional state through observation?
Which of the following describes an individual's ability to understand another person's emotional state through observation?
What is a schema in the context of social cognition?
What is a schema in the context of social cognition?
What does the process of forming first impressions often rely on?
What does the process of forming first impressions often rely on?
When interpreting facial expressions and body language, what psychological process is at play?
When interpreting facial expressions and body language, what psychological process is at play?
What can influence an individual’s mood and attitude according to social psychology concepts?
What can influence an individual’s mood and attitude according to social psychology concepts?
In social cognition, how might stereotype formation affect perception?
In social cognition, how might stereotype formation affect perception?
What term describes the tendency to favor one’s own group over others?
What term describes the tendency to favor one’s own group over others?
Which of the following is an example of ingroup bias?
Which of the following is an example of ingroup bias?
Ingroup bias can lead to which of the following outcomes?
Ingroup bias can lead to which of the following outcomes?
How does ingroup bias influence social cognition?
How does ingroup bias influence social cognition?
Which of the following best describes a common consequence of ingroup bias?
Which of the following best describes a common consequence of ingroup bias?
Which cognitive process is most directly related to ingroup bias?
Which cognitive process is most directly related to ingroup bias?
What is a common way to reduce ingroup bias?
What is a common way to reduce ingroup bias?
Which of the following concepts is an opposite of ingroup bias?
Which of the following concepts is an opposite of ingroup bias?
Study Notes
Sources of Bias in Social Cognition
- Confirmation Bias: The inclination to favor information that aligns with existing beliefs while disregarding contradictory evidence.
- Stereotyping: Generalized beliefs about groups that impact individual perceptions and judgments.
- Ingroup Bias: Preference for one's own group leading to favorable treatment of ingroup members and prejudice against others.
- Attributional Biases: Errors in understanding behavior causes, resulting in simplistic or incorrect conclusions.
Attribution Theory
- Developed by Fritz Heider in the 1950s; furthered by scholars like Harold Kelley and Bernard Weiner.
- Key Components:
- Internal (Dispositional) Attribution: Ascribes behavior to personal traits or feelings.
- External (Situational) Attribution: Attributes behavior to outside influences such as environment or luck.
Mental Shortcuts and Cognitive Biases
- Heuristics: Mental shortcuts that simplify decision-making processes.
- Impact of Cognitive Biases: Biases like confirmation and stereotyping can distort social information processing and judgment formation.
Social Psychology Overview
- The scientific exploration of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others' presence.
- Understanding social behavior is crucial as perceptions of self and others directly affect actions and decisions.
Constructs of Social Cognition
- Social Cognition: Psychological processes involved in interpreting social signals to respond appropriately.
- First Impressions: Fast judgments based on appearance and behavior, which can shape overall perceptions.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and interpret emotions through cues like facial expressions, leading to supportive behaviors.
Schema
- Defined as a cognitive structure that organizes and interprets information, facilitating understanding and decision-making.
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Explore various sources of bias in social cognition, including confirmation bias, stereotyping, ingroup bias, and attributional biases. Understand how these biases influence perceptions and judgments about others. Additionally, delve into the fundamentals of attribution theory and mental shortcuts that shape our decision-making processes.
