normative social science
... cannot be observed. But the choice set of a rational economic actor is, by the logic of choice, relative price, and revealed preference, de facto observable, and so (indirectly) is a person’s desire. But, Sen observes, impoverishment and deprivation can so reduce a person’s desire and self-worth tha ...
... cannot be observed. But the choice set of a rational economic actor is, by the logic of choice, relative price, and revealed preference, de facto observable, and so (indirectly) is a person’s desire. But, Sen observes, impoverishment and deprivation can so reduce a person’s desire and self-worth tha ...
Social Psychology
... attribute other people’s behaviour to dispositional factors. – The self-serving bias -> Actor-observer discrepancy only holds for negative behaviour >I did well on the exam because I work hard >I did poorly on the exam because the prof. is unfair After a college or pro sports game: • Winners: 80% ...
... attribute other people’s behaviour to dispositional factors. – The self-serving bias -> Actor-observer discrepancy only holds for negative behaviour >I did well on the exam because I work hard >I did poorly on the exam because the prof. is unfair After a college or pro sports game: • Winners: 80% ...
EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (7th Edition in Modules) David Myers
... the time, but with friends he is very talkative, loud, and extroverted. ...
... the time, but with friends he is very talkative, loud, and extroverted. ...
Practice Test. Social Psychology
... a. social exchange theory b. cognitive dissonance theory c. the two-factor theory d. the scapegoat theory 28. Mr. Hughes heard what sounded like cries for help from a swimmer located 30 yards from the ocean shoreline. He continued walking along the beach, however, because he figured that one of the ...
... a. social exchange theory b. cognitive dissonance theory c. the two-factor theory d. the scapegoat theory 28. Mr. Hughes heard what sounded like cries for help from a swimmer located 30 yards from the ocean shoreline. He continued walking along the beach, however, because he figured that one of the ...
Conflict Theory & Social Problems
... to Social Problems • At the root of each social problem lies conflict over the distribution of power and privilege. • Social problems are inevitable, for it is inevitable that groups will come in conflict as they try to maintain or to gain control over power and privilege. • Understanding that power ...
... to Social Problems • At the root of each social problem lies conflict over the distribution of power and privilege. • Social problems are inevitable, for it is inevitable that groups will come in conflict as they try to maintain or to gain control over power and privilege. • Understanding that power ...
File
... table and asked to undertake a series of dull, meaningless tasks for about an hour. Afterward, the experimenter convinced you to extol the virtues of the tasks you had performed by describing them to other participants as highly worthwhile, interesting, and educational. You were paid either $1 or $2 ...
... table and asked to undertake a series of dull, meaningless tasks for about an hour. Afterward, the experimenter convinced you to extol the virtues of the tasks you had performed by describing them to other participants as highly worthwhile, interesting, and educational. You were paid either $1 or $2 ...
EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (7th Edition in
... the time, but with friends he is very talkative, loud, and extroverted. ...
... the time, but with friends he is very talkative, loud, and extroverted. ...
Intergroup Conflict
... membership. It is our contention that the relative ne glect of these processes in the R.C.T. is responsible for some inconsistencies between the empirical data and the theory in its "classical" form. In this sense, ...
... membership. It is our contention that the relative ne glect of these processes in the R.C.T. is responsible for some inconsistencies between the empirical data and the theory in its "classical" form. In this sense, ...
TAP3_LecturePowerPointSlides_Module18
... usually of graphics or tables, that build on one another. These are included for three purposes. • By presenting information in small chunks, students will find it easier to process and remember the concepts. • By continually changing slides, students will stay interested in the presentation. • To f ...
... usually of graphics or tables, that build on one another. These are included for three purposes. • By presenting information in small chunks, students will find it easier to process and remember the concepts. • By continually changing slides, students will stay interested in the presentation. • To f ...
Vygotsky`s Socio Cultural Theory
... How do social and cultural influences impact thought and development? Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky, was intrigued by the thought of how the social world effects children, and through his research he founded the socio-cultural theory. Vygotsky believed that “children were living in the midst of ...
... How do social and cultural influences impact thought and development? Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky, was intrigued by the thought of how the social world effects children, and through his research he founded the socio-cultural theory. Vygotsky believed that “children were living in the midst of ...
i the essence of sociology
... A. Tonnies B. Cooley C. Homans D. Sumner 5. “Contact & communication are the two main conditions of social interaction.” Who said so? A. Horton & Hunt B. Park & Burgess C. Ogburn & Nimkoff D. MacIver & Page 6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of primary group? A. Intimacy B. Closeness ...
... A. Tonnies B. Cooley C. Homans D. Sumner 5. “Contact & communication are the two main conditions of social interaction.” Who said so? A. Horton & Hunt B. Park & Burgess C. Ogburn & Nimkoff D. MacIver & Page 6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of primary group? A. Intimacy B. Closeness ...
Microsociology - Cloudfront.net
... In dramaturgy, a specialty within sociology, social life is viewed as similar to the theater. In our everyday lives, we all are actors. Like those in the cast of The Big Bang Theory, we, too, perform roles, use props, and deliver lines to fellow actors—who, in turn, do the same ...
... In dramaturgy, a specialty within sociology, social life is viewed as similar to the theater. In our everyday lives, we all are actors. Like those in the cast of The Big Bang Theory, we, too, perform roles, use props, and deliver lines to fellow actors—who, in turn, do the same ...
What is Social Psychology?
... • Social Psychology Compared with Other Social Sciences For the social psychologist, the level of analysis is the individual in the context of a social situation. The goal of social psychology is to identify universal properties of human nature that make everyone susceptible to social influence, reg ...
... • Social Psychology Compared with Other Social Sciences For the social psychologist, the level of analysis is the individual in the context of a social situation. The goal of social psychology is to identify universal properties of human nature that make everyone susceptible to social influence, reg ...
Discuss major theories regarding the nature of personal and social
... individual is and this creates their identity. This theory is similar to that of the self fulfilling prophecy idea in that if you are labelled as something you then ‘live up’ to that label. George Herbert Mead another interactionist, argued that the perceptions and behaviour we produce is influence ...
... individual is and this creates their identity. This theory is similar to that of the self fulfilling prophecy idea in that if you are labelled as something you then ‘live up’ to that label. George Herbert Mead another interactionist, argued that the perceptions and behaviour we produce is influence ...
Family Development Theory
... Teleology: family development has some end or goal, an assumption which was influenced by child development. Determinism Behavior can be predicted: ignorance and measurement error impede complete understanding. Mistaken view: if certain conditions are met, families will successfully move to ...
... Teleology: family development has some end or goal, an assumption which was influenced by child development. Determinism Behavior can be predicted: ignorance and measurement error impede complete understanding. Mistaken view: if certain conditions are met, families will successfully move to ...
Module 4 Socialization and Social Control Lecture 21 Social
... individual‟s attitudes, interests, lifestyles, etc. Marriages are mostly arranged by the elders and seen as an alliance between families rather than two individuals. In cities, the family continues to play a predominant role in the shaping of an individual‟s personality. However, industrialization, ...
... individual‟s attitudes, interests, lifestyles, etc. Marriages are mostly arranged by the elders and seen as an alliance between families rather than two individuals. In cities, the family continues to play a predominant role in the shaping of an individual‟s personality. However, industrialization, ...
Social Thinking - K-Dub
... is a woman, and/or is similar to us in some way. is in a small town or rural area. Meanwhile, upon encountering this person: We are feeling some guilt, and/or just saw someone else trying to help. We are not in a hurry, and/or not preoccupied. Strongest predictor: We are in a good mood. ...
... is a woman, and/or is similar to us in some way. is in a small town or rural area. Meanwhile, upon encountering this person: We are feeling some guilt, and/or just saw someone else trying to help. We are not in a hurry, and/or not preoccupied. Strongest predictor: We are in a good mood. ...
Bolt ModEP7e LG43.149-150
... Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. In thinking about others’ behavior and its possible causes, we tend to underestimate the influence of the situation, thus committing the fundamental attribution error. Our attitudes predict beh ...
... Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. In thinking about others’ behavior and its possible causes, we tend to underestimate the influence of the situation, thus committing the fundamental attribution error. Our attitudes predict beh ...
Course Schedule
... Discuss attitude formation and change, including persuasion strategies and cognitive dissonance. Identify important figures in social psychology (e.g., Solomon Asch, Leon Festinger, Stanley Milgram, Philip Zimbardo). ...
... Discuss attitude formation and change, including persuasion strategies and cognitive dissonance. Identify important figures in social psychology (e.g., Solomon Asch, Leon Festinger, Stanley Milgram, Philip Zimbardo). ...
Homo Socialis: An Analytical Core for Sociological Theory
... human genome, human cognitive, affective and moral capacities are the product of an evolutionary dynamic involving the interaction of genes and culture. We call this dynamic gene-culture coevolution. This coevolutionary process has endowed us with the cognitive capacities and predispositions to adop ...
... human genome, human cognitive, affective and moral capacities are the product of an evolutionary dynamic involving the interaction of genes and culture. We call this dynamic gene-culture coevolution. This coevolutionary process has endowed us with the cognitive capacities and predispositions to adop ...
Symbolic Convergence Theory
... 1. Is it explanatory? The theory describes variations in communicating style across different types of cultures, but identifies an individual’s free choice (self-construal) as the primary determinant of conflict style. 2. Is it predictive? FNT makes some predictions about the communicating style of ...
... 1. Is it explanatory? The theory describes variations in communicating style across different types of cultures, but identifies an individual’s free choice (self-construal) as the primary determinant of conflict style. 2. Is it predictive? FNT makes some predictions about the communicating style of ...
Summary of two lectures, by Alvin Goldman (Philosophy, Rutgers
... fundamentally a matter of pooling the informational states of the citizenry into judgments by the group as a whole. The Condorcet Jury Theorem suggests that majoritarian voting has informational benefits, and thereby provides a very good argument for choosing democracy. The present lecture offers a ...
... fundamentally a matter of pooling the informational states of the citizenry into judgments by the group as a whole. The Condorcet Jury Theorem suggests that majoritarian voting has informational benefits, and thereby provides a very good argument for choosing democracy. The present lecture offers a ...
introduction to sociology (socsci 1)
... Non-adherents do not necessarily suffer severe disapproval. Mores – These are strong ideas of right and wrong that require certain acts and forbid others. It has a stronger moral implication than folkways. Violation of the mores is considered serious. Institutions – are organized, long established r ...
... Non-adherents do not necessarily suffer severe disapproval. Mores – These are strong ideas of right and wrong that require certain acts and forbid others. It has a stronger moral implication than folkways. Violation of the mores is considered serious. Institutions – are organized, long established r ...
Some of Professor Caldwell-Harris`s summer interns, 2009
... when it was conducted with an all-female sample of Wellesely college students. Her close reading of the original studies revealed that contemporary college students told different types of narratives than the ones found in the earlier studies. Allison is continuing to analyze her data in preparation ...
... when it was conducted with an all-female sample of Wellesely college students. Her close reading of the original studies revealed that contemporary college students told different types of narratives than the ones found in the earlier studies. Allison is continuing to analyze her data in preparation ...