Social Psychology
... factors, such as the speakers appearance and reputation, or the sheer number of arguments presented, rather than evaluating the actual content ...
... factors, such as the speakers appearance and reputation, or the sheer number of arguments presented, rather than evaluating the actual content ...
Chapter 1
... Social Constructionism Theory that emphasizes the importance of social learning on how we evaluate and apply socialization and information in our lives ...
... Social Constructionism Theory that emphasizes the importance of social learning on how we evaluate and apply socialization and information in our lives ...
1 – Introduction to Sociology
... by someone else • One kind: content analysis: the systematic examination of cultural artifacts or various forms of communication to extract thematic data and draw conclusions about social life ...
... by someone else • One kind: content analysis: the systematic examination of cultural artifacts or various forms of communication to extract thematic data and draw conclusions about social life ...
Groups, Networks, and Organizations
... - Not only does groupthink frequently embarrass potential dissenters into conforming, but it can also produce a shift in perception so that alternative possibilities are ruled out without being seriously considered. - Groupthink can lead to quick decisions that may not be good ones ...
... - Not only does groupthink frequently embarrass potential dissenters into conforming, but it can also produce a shift in perception so that alternative possibilities are ruled out without being seriously considered. - Groupthink can lead to quick decisions that may not be good ones ...
Social Cognition
... – Downward social comparison – strategy of choosing someone as the target of comparison to oneself who is not as good on some dimension of importance – Upward social comparison – comparing yourself to people who do much better ...
... – Downward social comparison – strategy of choosing someone as the target of comparison to oneself who is not as good on some dimension of importance – Upward social comparison – comparing yourself to people who do much better ...
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
... income, wealth, education and value orientation, rather than by any single variable Individuals can move from one social class to another, up or down during their lifetime Social classes show distinct product and brand preferences in many areas. 2. Social Factors a. Reference Groups Consist of a ...
... income, wealth, education and value orientation, rather than by any single variable Individuals can move from one social class to another, up or down during their lifetime Social classes show distinct product and brand preferences in many areas. 2. Social Factors a. Reference Groups Consist of a ...
Influencing Government
... – in the media might or might not be obvious. Responsible citizens must – Think critically about what ...
... – in the media might or might not be obvious. Responsible citizens must – Think critically about what ...
AP Review Essay
... Directions: You have 25 minutes to answer the following question. It is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts. You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology. 1. The Smith-Garcias are planning ...
... Directions: You have 25 minutes to answer the following question. It is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts. You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology. 1. The Smith-Garcias are planning ...
SOCIOLOGY CHAPTER 4
... Two competitive groups, when given a superordinate goal, will work together for the good of both groups. Example: Remember the Titans Example: When Democrats and ...
... Two competitive groups, when given a superordinate goal, will work together for the good of both groups. Example: Remember the Titans Example: When Democrats and ...
15-16 Chapter 10 11 Power Point 4 Influencing Government
... – in the media might or might not be obvious. Responsible citizens must – Think critically about what ...
... – in the media might or might not be obvious. Responsible citizens must – Think critically about what ...
Behavior in Social and Cultural Context
... Deindividuation In groups or crowds, the loss of awareness of one’s own individuality. ...
... Deindividuation In groups or crowds, the loss of awareness of one’s own individuality. ...
Full Text - Williams Sites
... conversations directed toward achieving consensus and uniformity of opinions in groups. In turn uniformity is sought, according to social comparison theory, to enable individuals to develop stable evaluations of their opinions. That is, talk can produce distinct cognitive development. It is also lik ...
... conversations directed toward achieving consensus and uniformity of opinions in groups. In turn uniformity is sought, according to social comparison theory, to enable individuals to develop stable evaluations of their opinions. That is, talk can produce distinct cognitive development. It is also lik ...
CHAPTER 2
... • Gestures often provide specific information about others feelings. • Gestures fall into several categories, the most important being emblems. • Emblems are body movements carrying a specific meaning in a given culture ...
... • Gestures often provide specific information about others feelings. • Gestures fall into several categories, the most important being emblems. • Emblems are body movements carrying a specific meaning in a given culture ...
Module 44
... expression “to cut one’s eye teeth” means to acquire knowledge or gain awareness of something new. Myers’s career in social psychology began with research in the area of group polarization (he cut his eye teeth in social psychology in this area). At that time, he did not realize the powerful influen ...
... expression “to cut one’s eye teeth” means to acquire knowledge or gain awareness of something new. Myers’s career in social psychology began with research in the area of group polarization (he cut his eye teeth in social psychology in this area). At that time, he did not realize the powerful influen ...
Document
... Measuring the Data How do we know that these factors are influencing an individual’s health? ...
... Measuring the Data How do we know that these factors are influencing an individual’s health? ...
Social Influence
... • Describe the structure and function of different kinds of group behavior (e.g. deindividuation, group polarization). • Explain how individuals respond to expectations of others, including groupthink, conformity, and obedience to authority. • Discuss attitudes and how they change (central route to ...
... • Describe the structure and function of different kinds of group behavior (e.g. deindividuation, group polarization). • Explain how individuals respond to expectations of others, including groupthink, conformity, and obedience to authority. • Discuss attitudes and how they change (central route to ...
causes and effects of social change
... failure to meet these needs may result in alienation – distance of people from each other, from what they find meaningful, or from their sense of self ...
... failure to meet these needs may result in alienation – distance of people from each other, from what they find meaningful, or from their sense of self ...
Dissimilarity and Social Distance
... lose sense of personal responsibility group “assumes” responsibility Group polarization: tendency of people to make decisions that are more extreme when they are in a group as opposed to a decision made alone or independently. ...
... lose sense of personal responsibility group “assumes” responsibility Group polarization: tendency of people to make decisions that are more extreme when they are in a group as opposed to a decision made alone or independently. ...
reading guide Unit 14 File
... 1. Why are we more sensitive to the situation in our behavior changes than in others? 2. Give an example for peripheral route persuasion and central route persuasion. Which is more likely to influence behavior? Why? 3. When will attitude likely affect behavior? 4. What did Zimbardo say regarding the ...
... 1. Why are we more sensitive to the situation in our behavior changes than in others? 2. Give an example for peripheral route persuasion and central route persuasion. Which is more likely to influence behavior? Why? 3. When will attitude likely affect behavior? 4. What did Zimbardo say regarding the ...
The Experiential Information Exchange
... personal relationships (e.g., friends, acquaintances). One major purpose of this paper is to investigate participants’ information exchange behavior that has no basis in an existing (or trusted) relationship. A very large percentage of the consumers who post their consumption experiences on BBS do s ...
... personal relationships (e.g., friends, acquaintances). One major purpose of this paper is to investigate participants’ information exchange behavior that has no basis in an existing (or trusted) relationship. A very large percentage of the consumers who post their consumption experiences on BBS do s ...
EIM8e_Mod38
... its study of attitudes, beliefs, decisions, and actions and the way they are molded by social influence. ...
... its study of attitudes, beliefs, decisions, and actions and the way they are molded by social influence. ...
Social Psychology Attitude Formation • attitudes
... there are several other factors involved in interpersonal attraction: – attitudinal similarity: research suggests we are more attracted to people who share the same attitudes as we do – the "Romeo and Juliet" effect: early in a relationship, parental disapproval can actually intensify feelings ...
... there are several other factors involved in interpersonal attraction: – attitudinal similarity: research suggests we are more attracted to people who share the same attitudes as we do – the "Romeo and Juliet" effect: early in a relationship, parental disapproval can actually intensify feelings ...