Diffusion of Responsibility
... Confederate and participant told they were participating in a learning experiment Participant had to “shock” the learner every time a wrong answer was given If they resisted, were told they had to go on Complaints from “learner” ...
... Confederate and participant told they were participating in a learning experiment Participant had to “shock” the learner every time a wrong answer was given If they resisted, were told they had to go on Complaints from “learner” ...
session five- social psychology part one
... conform to that of others, e.g., group norms • A change in behavior and/or belief to conform to a group norm as a result of real or imagined group pressure • A famous study about conformity was completed by Solomon Asch in the 1950’s • Asch had subjects come into a laboratory setting and give answer ...
... conform to that of others, e.g., group norms • A change in behavior and/or belief to conform to a group norm as a result of real or imagined group pressure • A famous study about conformity was completed by Solomon Asch in the 1950’s • Asch had subjects come into a laboratory setting and give answer ...
Conformity and Obedience
... demonstrating that people conform to group norms when they are put in an ambiguous (i.e. unclear) situation. • Method : Sherif used a lab experiment to study conformity. He used the autokinetic effect – this is where a small spot of light (projected onto a screen) in a dark room will appear to move, ...
... demonstrating that people conform to group norms when they are put in an ambiguous (i.e. unclear) situation. • Method : Sherif used a lab experiment to study conformity. He used the autokinetic effect – this is where a small spot of light (projected onto a screen) in a dark room will appear to move, ...
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... d. A state of tension motivates us to change our cognitive inconsistencies by making our beliefs more consistent e. When our beliefs and behaviors are too similar it causes an unpleasant psychological state of tension. 5. A person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely to comply with ...
... d. A state of tension motivates us to change our cognitive inconsistencies by making our beliefs more consistent e. When our beliefs and behaviors are too similar it causes an unpleasant psychological state of tension. 5. A person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely to comply with ...
The Power of Conformity
... participate in a visual perception study. You arrive at the experiment room on time and find seven other subjects already seated in a row. You sit in the empty chair at the end of the row. The experimenter reveals a pair of cards and asks you to determine which of the three comparison lines is the s ...
... participate in a visual perception study. You arrive at the experiment room on time and find seven other subjects already seated in a row. You sit in the empty chair at the end of the row. The experimenter reveals a pair of cards and asks you to determine which of the three comparison lines is the s ...
Social Norms and Conformity
... who conformed to the majority concluded their own perceptions were inaccurate. Lacking confidence in their own observations, they reported not what they saw but what they felt must be correct. ...
... who conformed to the majority concluded their own perceptions were inaccurate. Lacking confidence in their own observations, they reported not what they saw but what they felt must be correct. ...
Social psychology - Scott County Schools
... Asch’s test had 4 trials. There were groups of 7 people, 6 of whom were aware of the test. They would be shown cards like the one above and asked which of the lines matched exhibit 1. In the first three trials, all 6 of the “knowing” participants answered correctly. The 7th participant followed corr ...
... Asch’s test had 4 trials. There were groups of 7 people, 6 of whom were aware of the test. They would be shown cards like the one above and asked which of the lines matched exhibit 1. In the first three trials, all 6 of the “knowing” participants answered correctly. The 7th participant followed corr ...
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... • The power of the situation • The fundamental attribution error – “Perhaps then, we should be more wary of political leaders whose charming dispositions lull us into supposing they would never do evil” (p. 222). ...
... • The power of the situation • The fundamental attribution error – “Perhaps then, we should be more wary of political leaders whose charming dispositions lull us into supposing they would never do evil” (p. 222). ...
Chapter 1 - CCRI Faculty Web
... Adopting attitudes or behaviors of others because of pressure to do so; the pressure can be real or imagined 2 general reasons for conformity ...
... Adopting attitudes or behaviors of others because of pressure to do so; the pressure can be real or imagined 2 general reasons for conformity ...
Social Psychology
... When people are confused about the correct answer they are more likely to seek out other cues for how they should respond. Leads people to listen more to what others say and more social conformity. The reverse is also true. ...
... When people are confused about the correct answer they are more likely to seek out other cues for how they should respond. Leads people to listen more to what others say and more social conformity. The reverse is also true. ...
Cognitive Dissonance and Obedience
... change my action . . . but I don’t want to change my view of myself, so my attitude about Chris must be wrong. He is more of an acquaintance than a friend. ...
... change my action . . . but I don’t want to change my view of myself, so my attitude about Chris must be wrong. He is more of an acquaintance than a friend. ...
Social Psychology Chapter 13
... Less likely to recommend parole if crime fit stereotype i.e. Chamberlain embezzled, Ramirez attacked) ...
... Less likely to recommend parole if crime fit stereotype i.e. Chamberlain embezzled, Ramirez attacked) ...
Feb-27-PPT - UBC Psychology`s Research Labs
... Option A: Review psychological literature on a topic not discussed in class that interests you. Option B: Consider how an issue of universal psychological importance is addressed in at least two different cultures. Note: The grade on the paper will be included in the computation of a student’s final ...
... Option A: Review psychological literature on a topic not discussed in class that interests you. Option B: Consider how an issue of universal psychological importance is addressed in at least two different cultures. Note: The grade on the paper will be included in the computation of a student’s final ...
22_SocialPsych2 - HomePage Server for UT Psychology
... • Conformity The tendency to change perceptions, opinions, or behavior in ways that are consistent with group norms ...
... • Conformity The tendency to change perceptions, opinions, or behavior in ways that are consistent with group norms ...
social psychology social categorization Implicit personality theory
... to see out-group members all the same) ...
... to see out-group members all the same) ...
Social Conformity - Anthony Pratkanis
... 5 to 25%) do not generally affect policy Page & Shapiro findings apply only to highly visible issues (not less visible issues where people do not generally have an opinion); such cases are more likely to be influenced by interest groups and others who have a direct stake in the issue. ...
... 5 to 25%) do not generally affect policy Page & Shapiro findings apply only to highly visible issues (not less visible issues where people do not generally have an opinion); such cases are more likely to be influenced by interest groups and others who have a direct stake in the issue. ...
Conformity theories
... you stare at a single colour, and then look at a white area, you will see the opposite colour of the colour that you were previously looking at. For example, if one was staring at a purple area, one would see orange when looking at the white area. Moscovici thought that minority influence operated i ...
... you stare at a single colour, and then look at a white area, you will see the opposite colour of the colour that you were previously looking at. For example, if one was staring at a purple area, one would see orange when looking at the white area. Moscovici thought that minority influence operated i ...
History and Approaches
... • 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. • Predict the impact of the presence of others on individ ...
... • 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. • Predict the impact of the presence of others on individ ...
These are the AP Unit goals for social psychology
... attribution theory fundamental attribution error self-fulfilling prophecy (Rosenthal and Jacobson) http://www.pineforge.com/newman4study/resources/rosenthal1.htm Attitude Formation and Change The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behaviors foot-in-door phenomenon/Door in the foot phenomena cognitiv ...
... attribution theory fundamental attribution error self-fulfilling prophecy (Rosenthal and Jacobson) http://www.pineforge.com/newman4study/resources/rosenthal1.htm Attitude Formation and Change The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behaviors foot-in-door phenomenon/Door in the foot phenomena cognitiv ...
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... Our attitudes predict our behaviors imperfectly because other factors, including the external situation, also influence behavior. Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon – the tendency for people who have first agreed to a _______________________ to comply later with a __________________________Role Playing Eff ...
... Our attitudes predict our behaviors imperfectly because other factors, including the external situation, also influence behavior. Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon – the tendency for people who have first agreed to a _______________________ to comply later with a __________________________Role Playing Eff ...
Abnormal Psychology
... lab coat • The nurse’s obedience experiment – much lower level of compliance when the drug was familiar and when they had an opportunity to consult with someone • Knowledge and social support increase the likelihood of resistance to authority ...
... lab coat • The nurse’s obedience experiment – much lower level of compliance when the drug was familiar and when they had an opportunity to consult with someone • Knowledge and social support increase the likelihood of resistance to authority ...
Factors of Persuasion
... when you sneeze) or maladaptive (such as engaging in risky behavior because “everyone is doing it.”) • Many like to think of themselves as nonconformists, but a classic study by Solomon Asch demonstrated that we are more likely to conform than we think. ...
... when you sneeze) or maladaptive (such as engaging in risky behavior because “everyone is doing it.”) • Many like to think of themselves as nonconformists, but a classic study by Solomon Asch demonstrated that we are more likely to conform than we think. ...