Learning Objectives
... • Friedrich and Stein (1973) found that American preschool children who watched episodes of a pro-social TV programme called Mr. Rogers’ Neighbourhood were more helpful and co-operative than children who had not seen the programmes. • The National Television Violence Study (1997) reported that on Am ...
... • Friedrich and Stein (1973) found that American preschool children who watched episodes of a pro-social TV programme called Mr. Rogers’ Neighbourhood were more helpful and co-operative than children who had not seen the programmes. • The National Television Violence Study (1997) reported that on Am ...
Bulletin Personality and Social Psychology
... broaden the discussion of relevant theoretical factors. Of particular interest are perspectives that view people as motivated to maintain a positive social identity. Turner et al.’s (1987) influential self-categorization theory, which is an outgrowth of social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1986) ...
... broaden the discussion of relevant theoretical factors. Of particular interest are perspectives that view people as motivated to maintain a positive social identity. Turner et al.’s (1987) influential self-categorization theory, which is an outgrowth of social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1986) ...
Social Psychology - Napa Valley College
... • Seeds of low self-esteem are sown early. • Clark and Clark (1947) demonstrated that African American children as young as 3 already thought it was not particularly desirable to be black. • Children were offered a choice between playing with a white doll and playing with a black doll. The great maj ...
... • Seeds of low self-esteem are sown early. • Clark and Clark (1947) demonstrated that African American children as young as 3 already thought it was not particularly desirable to be black. • Children were offered a choice between playing with a white doll and playing with a black doll. The great maj ...
Attitudes as Temporary Constructions
... another position gaining in popularity. According to this view there are no "true" attitudes. How people feel may depend on how they are asked and what they are thinking about at the time. Consider, for example, this statement by Abraham Tesser (1978): "an attitude at a particular point in time is t ...
... another position gaining in popularity. According to this view there are no "true" attitudes. How people feel may depend on how they are asked and what they are thinking about at the time. Consider, for example, this statement by Abraham Tesser (1978): "an attitude at a particular point in time is t ...
Glencoe, McGraw-Hill, Understanding Psychology
... list reasons for the need to test students in special education every three years. After: make an illustrated foldable that summarizes some of the reasons to test students in special education. ...
... list reasons for the need to test students in special education every three years. After: make an illustrated foldable that summarizes some of the reasons to test students in special education. ...
Self-certainty: Parallels to Attitude Certainty
... and behavior (e.g., Beck, 1976; Ellis, 1962). Because of this, we will not focus specifically on self-beliefs or self-evaluation, but instead, we will draw on research that has examined both in order to provide a more complete body of work on which to base our analysis. Beyond differences in the sel ...
... and behavior (e.g., Beck, 1976; Ellis, 1962). Because of this, we will not focus specifically on self-beliefs or self-evaluation, but instead, we will draw on research that has examined both in order to provide a more complete body of work on which to base our analysis. Beyond differences in the sel ...
Persuasion - psychology at Ohio State University
... p. 370). Indeed, the field faced collapse (or at least disinterest) because of the numerous inconsistencies that were evident. It seemed that whatever effect some initial investigation showed (e.g., highly credible sources are more persuasive than low credibility sources), some subsequent study even ...
... p. 370). Indeed, the field faced collapse (or at least disinterest) because of the numerous inconsistencies that were evident. It seemed that whatever effect some initial investigation showed (e.g., highly credible sources are more persuasive than low credibility sources), some subsequent study even ...
ATTITUDE CHANGE Persuasion and Social Influence
... Annu. Rev. Psychol. 2000. 51:539–570 Copyright q 2000 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved ...
... Annu. Rev. Psychol. 2000. 51:539–570 Copyright q 2000 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved ...
Implicit Consistency Processes in Social Cognition
... graduate chooses the first offer yet would have been more satisfied with the second position. Or consider a woman on a blind date who experiences uncertainty and aversive feelings for reasons unknown despite the date seemingly going well (e.g., pleasant interactions, engaging conversations). Finally, ...
... graduate chooses the first offer yet would have been more satisfied with the second position. Or consider a woman on a blind date who experiences uncertainty and aversive feelings for reasons unknown despite the date seemingly going well (e.g., pleasant interactions, engaging conversations). Finally, ...
The New Implicit Measures: An Overview
... interpersonal attraction with seating distance so as not to disturb the interaction), or there was some possibility that people might not be willing to tell you what their attitudes were (e.g., because of social desirability concerns or fear of retribution). When using indirect measurement approache ...
... interpersonal attraction with seating distance so as not to disturb the interaction), or there was some possibility that people might not be willing to tell you what their attitudes were (e.g., because of social desirability concerns or fear of retribution). When using indirect measurement approache ...
Chapter 14: Social Behavior
... – Once you get a foot in the door, then a sale is almost a sure thing. • Door-in-the-Face Technique: A person who has refused a major request will be more likely later on to comply with a smaller request. – After the door has been slammed in your face (major request refused), person may be more like ...
... – Once you get a foot in the door, then a sale is almost a sure thing. • Door-in-the-Face Technique: A person who has refused a major request will be more likely later on to comply with a smaller request. – After the door has been slammed in your face (major request refused), person may be more like ...
Who is blameworthy? Social identity and inter
... bullies and victims have been identified (Juvonen and Graham, 2001; Olweus, 1993; Smith et al., 1999). Yet, some authors maintain that the pervasiveness of bullying might be partly explained by group mechanisms, such as social contagion, weakening of control or inhibition of aggressive tendencies, d ...
... bullies and victims have been identified (Juvonen and Graham, 2001; Olweus, 1993; Smith et al., 1999). Yet, some authors maintain that the pervasiveness of bullying might be partly explained by group mechanisms, such as social contagion, weakening of control or inhibition of aggressive tendencies, d ...
Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context
... So much evil and cruelty in the world—and yet, even more often, so much kindness, sacrifice, and heroism. How can we even begin to explain either side of human nature? The fields of social psychology and cultural psychology approach this question by examining the powerful influence of the social and ...
... So much evil and cruelty in the world—and yet, even more often, so much kindness, sacrifice, and heroism. How can we even begin to explain either side of human nature? The fields of social psychology and cultural psychology approach this question by examining the powerful influence of the social and ...
Social Psychology
... Chapter One defined psychology as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, including how people think and feel. The field of social psychology also looks at behaviour and mental processes but includes as well the social world in which we exist, as we are surrounded by others to whom w ...
... Chapter One defined psychology as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, including how people think and feel. The field of social psychology also looks at behaviour and mental processes but includes as well the social world in which we exist, as we are surrounded by others to whom w ...
Points of View and the reconciliation of Identity Oppositions
... In culturally plural societies, individuals necessarily face perspectives that do not only differ from their own substantively, but possibly also fundamentally. This means that individuals may not only disagree, they may fail to agree because they fail to understand one another. The need to live tog ...
... In culturally plural societies, individuals necessarily face perspectives that do not only differ from their own substantively, but possibly also fundamentally. This means that individuals may not only disagree, they may fail to agree because they fail to understand one another. The need to live tog ...
Shaping Beliefs and Attitudes
... One very powerful model of attitude change is based on the theories of cognitive scientists such as Jerome Bruner. These claim that new attitudes are learned in essentially the same way all new information is learned: our existing cognitive structures are altered to accommodate new information or ob ...
... One very powerful model of attitude change is based on the theories of cognitive scientists such as Jerome Bruner. These claim that new attitudes are learned in essentially the same way all new information is learned: our existing cognitive structures are altered to accommodate new information or ob ...
Changing Negative Attitudes towards People
... The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was a direct outcome of the IL movement and prohibits discrimination of people with disabilities with respect to housing, employment, and public places. One goal of the ADA is participation in major life activities by people with disabilities (Gray e ...
... The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was a direct outcome of the IL movement and prohibits discrimination of people with disabilities with respect to housing, employment, and public places. One goal of the ADA is participation in major life activities by people with disabilities (Gray e ...
attitudes - Simply Psychology
... This seems to make a lot of sense – if our mind is a ‘blank slate’ with respect to any particular issue, then we are going to be more influenced by exposure to attitude-relevant information. This could be one of the reasons why racial prejudice develops – there is a lack of knowledge about other gro ...
... This seems to make a lot of sense – if our mind is a ‘blank slate’ with respect to any particular issue, then we are going to be more influenced by exposure to attitude-relevant information. This could be one of the reasons why racial prejudice develops – there is a lack of knowledge about other gro ...
I`m a Hypocrite, but So Is Everyone Else: Group Support and the
... identity view of dissonance theory. This perspective is seen as augmenting current conceptualizations of dissonance theory by predicting when normative information will impact on dissonance arousal and by indicating the availability of identity-related strategies of dissonance reduction. An experime ...
... identity view of dissonance theory. This perspective is seen as augmenting current conceptualizations of dissonance theory by predicting when normative information will impact on dissonance arousal and by indicating the availability of identity-related strategies of dissonance reduction. An experime ...
Persuasion in Ambient Intelligence
... system, or even between systems. The AmI scenario as such provides numerous opportunities for persuasion which are out of reach for their “boxed” counterparts. This article provides an overview of persuasive strategies which could be utilized by these ambient persuasive systems. The AmI paradigm can ...
... system, or even between systems. The AmI scenario as such provides numerous opportunities for persuasion which are out of reach for their “boxed” counterparts. This article provides an overview of persuasive strategies which could be utilized by these ambient persuasive systems. The AmI paradigm can ...
On the propositional nature of cognitive consistency
... behavior. However, the reduction of dissonance by attitude change is necessary only if people have no personal justification for their counterattitudinal behavior such as a high incentive or other situational forces (for an overview, see Harmon-Jones & Mills, 1999). Drawing on the recent distinction ...
... behavior. However, the reduction of dissonance by attitude change is necessary only if people have no personal justification for their counterattitudinal behavior such as a high incentive or other situational forces (for an overview, see Harmon-Jones & Mills, 1999). Drawing on the recent distinction ...
A social cognitive perspective in cyberbullying prevention
... interventions, in pair therapy besides discussing the pairs are actively engaging in a number of activities such as role playing, videotaping and playing with puppets. These activities are thought to enhance the friendship between the students and more effectively deal with the bullying behavior. T ...
... interventions, in pair therapy besides discussing the pairs are actively engaging in a number of activities such as role playing, videotaping and playing with puppets. These activities are thought to enhance the friendship between the students and more effectively deal with the bullying behavior. T ...
CHAPTER 4 SELF
... world to gain self-knowledge. This insight forms the heart of Festinger’s social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954). According to this theory, people learn about themselves by comparing themselves with others (Suls & Miller, 1977; Suls & Wills, 1991). Suppose I time myself and learn I can run a mil ...
... world to gain self-knowledge. This insight forms the heart of Festinger’s social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954). According to this theory, people learn about themselves by comparing themselves with others (Suls & Miller, 1977; Suls & Wills, 1991). Suppose I time myself and learn I can run a mil ...
Perspectives on Psychological Science (in press)
... Chaiken, Liberman, & Eagly, 1989) articulated multiple processes by which variables could affect attitudes in different situations. What was unique about these theories compared to the earlier duality approaches is that the new theories did not confound content and process. Recall that in Hovland’s ...
... Chaiken, Liberman, & Eagly, 1989) articulated multiple processes by which variables could affect attitudes in different situations. What was unique about these theories compared to the earlier duality approaches is that the new theories did not confound content and process. Recall that in Hovland’s ...