Stereotypical Behavior in Humans
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Stereotypical Behavior in Humans

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Why is automatic, stereotyped behavior prevalent in human actions?

  • It requires significant mental effort.
  • It encourages spontaneity in decision-making.
  • It allows for deeper analysis of each situation.
  • It is the most efficient form of behavior in many cases. (correct)

    • What is a significant consequence of relying on stereotypes in behavior?

  • Increased ability to adapt to new situations.
  • Enhanced creativity and originality in thought.
  • Potential for inappropriate responses in certain contexts. (correct)
  • A thorough understanding of every unique situation.

    • How do stereotypes and shortcuts assist individuals in complex environments?

  • They provide detailed analysis of all factors.
  • They foster a deeper emotional understanding of circumstances.
  • They help categorize and respond to stimuli quickly. (correct)
  • They eliminate the need for any decision-making.

    • According to Alfred North Whitehead, what helps civilization advance?

    <p>The reduction of operations requiring conscious thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example illustrates the reliance on shortcuts in consumer behavior?

    <p>Consumer response to faulty coupons versus accurate ones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does an increase in stimulus complexity have on human behavior?

    <p>Humans will depend more heavily on stereotypes and shortcuts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expectation of discount coupons suggest about human behavior?

    <p>People expect to save time and mental energy alongside money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential downside of relying on automatic behaviors?

    <p>They may hinder the ability to process new information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily activates human automatic responses according to the content?

    <p>Preprogrammed tapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key factor that led to a higher compliance rate in Langer's study?

    <p>Using the word 'because'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Langer's experiment, how effective was the request including a reason for compliance?

    <p>94 percent compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary role does the cleaner fish play in its interaction with the big grouper?

    <p>It triggers the passivity of the big fish through dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the experiment suggest about the role of reason in compliance?

    <p>The appearance of a reason can trigger compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the compliance percentage in Langer's third type of request, which used 'because' but no real reason?

    <p>93 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy does the saber-toothed blenny use to exploit the big grouper?

    <p>It mimics the cleaner's dance to provoke a passive response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the findings of Langer's study relate to the concept of automatic action in humans?

    <p>Humans frequently act in an automatic way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do human exploiters use automatic influence in social interactions?

    <p>By leveraging their knowledge of stereotypes to manipulate responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'automatic behavior tape rolling' in the context of human responses?

    <p>It signifies learned behaviors triggered by external cues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the phrase 'because I have to make some copies' affect compliance in the study?

    <p>It had no effect on compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional response is typically triggered in the big grouper during the cleaning ritual?

    <p>A state of tranquility and passivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comparison is made between human behavior and maternal responses in other animals in the content?

    <p>Both can be triggered automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect distinguishes human automatic responses from those of nonhumans?

    <p>Human responses are typically formed from learned principles or stereotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of humans makes them susceptible to automatic influence?

    <p>Their lack of awareness regarding psychological principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the interaction between the big grouper and the cleaner fish?

    <p>A mutualistic interaction benefiting both parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stereotypical Behavior in Humans

    • Due to rapidly changing and complicated environments, humans need shortcuts to operate efficiently.
    • We use stereotypes to classify things based on a few key features and respond automatically.
    • These shortcuts are often imperfect and may lead to inappropriate behavior, but they are necessary for efficient decision-making.

    "Civilization advances by extending the number of operations we can perform without thinking about them."

    • Discount coupons are an example of this principle: they are designed to save money and effort, even if they offer no real savings.
    • An experiment where coupons offered no savings still resulted in a high customer response, demonstrating the effect of the automatic response to coupons.

    Trigger Features and Automatic Responses

    • Trigger features activate specific automatic responses in individuals and can be exploited by others.
    • The example of a cleaner fish triggering a large fish to become passive through its dance illustrates this.
    • The saber-toothed blenny mimics the cleaner's dance to deceive the large fish into allowing itself to be bitten.

    Automatic Influence in Human Interaction

    • Automatic influence can be exploited through psychological principles and stereotypes, directing human action.
    • These principles are powerful and can easily manipulate behavior, even without the individual's conscious awareness.
    • People who understand these principles can use them to get what they want from others.

    The Power of "Because”

    • A simple word like "because" can trigger an automatic compliance response in humans.
    • An experiment by Ellen Langer demonstrates this by showing that adding "because" to a request, even without providing a reason, increases compliance significantly.
    • This illustrates the power of trigger features in influencing human behavior.

    The Mechanical Nature of Human Behavior

    • While human behavior isn't always automatic, the experiment by Ellen Langer demonstrates how often it can be triggered by specific cues.
    • The "click, whirr" mechanism, similar to a record player being activated by a trigger, shows that even when there's no logical reason, preprogrammed responses can be activated.

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    This quiz explores the concept of stereotypical behavior in humans and how it aids in decision-making under complex circumstances. It examines the use of shortcuts and automatic responses, illustrated by examples like discount coupons. Understand the implications of trigger features in human behavior through this engaging quiz.

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