1020: Managing Public Service Organizations
... Although the course will focus more deeply on organizational dynamics, its primary focus is on social change. The course starts with the premise that social impact is the product of a simple logic chain that runs from: 1. The world as it is (which contains a variety of inputs such as your own purpos ...
... Although the course will focus more deeply on organizational dynamics, its primary focus is on social change. The course starts with the premise that social impact is the product of a simple logic chain that runs from: 1. The world as it is (which contains a variety of inputs such as your own purpos ...
The Psychology of Unavailability: Explaining Scarcity
... Finally, unavailability is often used as a heuristic cue (Cialdini, 1985). The potential heuristic implications of unavailability are numerous. For example, research has found that: (a) price is used as a cue to the quality of products (Rao & Monroe, 1989), (b) scarcity is used as a cue to the healt ...
... Finally, unavailability is often used as a heuristic cue (Cialdini, 1985). The potential heuristic implications of unavailability are numerous. For example, research has found that: (a) price is used as a cue to the quality of products (Rao & Monroe, 1989), (b) scarcity is used as a cue to the healt ...
Social Movements
... In 1960s, scholarly attention focused on how collective action on behalf of collective goods is even possible among individuals who are guided by narrow self-interest? – Mancur Olson (1965): only a large group’s important members have sufficient interest in its collective goods to assume leadership; ...
... In 1960s, scholarly attention focused on how collective action on behalf of collective goods is even possible among individuals who are guided by narrow self-interest? – Mancur Olson (1965): only a large group’s important members have sufficient interest in its collective goods to assume leadership; ...
Sociology 2012-2013S2 - Part 2
... upon these essential ideas at every moment… all contact between their minds would be impossible, and with that, all life together. Thus societies could not abandon the categories to the free choice of the individual without abandoning itself.” • Collective conscience guides human action! – “We have ...
... upon these essential ideas at every moment… all contact between their minds would be impossible, and with that, all life together. Thus societies could not abandon the categories to the free choice of the individual without abandoning itself.” • Collective conscience guides human action! – “We have ...
Social Science - Sierra College Catalog
... knowledge that could be focused into single discipline degrees as well as applied to an interdisciplinary degree. By drawing from a select group of disciplines, students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussions strengthen students’ ability to gath ...
... knowledge that could be focused into single discipline degrees as well as applied to an interdisciplinary degree. By drawing from a select group of disciplines, students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussions strengthen students’ ability to gath ...
Asperger`s Syndrome Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis by
... Clearly, the work on Asperger syndrome, in regard to scientific research as well as in regard to service provision, is only beginning. Parents are urged to use a great deal of caution and to adopt a critical approach toward information given to them. Ultimately, the diagnostic label - any label, doe ...
... Clearly, the work on Asperger syndrome, in regard to scientific research as well as in regard to service provision, is only beginning. Parents are urged to use a great deal of caution and to adopt a critical approach toward information given to them. Ultimately, the diagnostic label - any label, doe ...
1 Social Change intro
... Evaluate the differences and similarities in the methodologies and strategies of Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology applied to the study of change Describe the key features of major theories from Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology that focus on change Analyze the ways in which theories of earl ...
... Evaluate the differences and similarities in the methodologies and strategies of Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology applied to the study of change Describe the key features of major theories from Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology that focus on change Analyze the ways in which theories of earl ...
social exclusion
... of “economic horror” (V. Forrester, 1997), which not only casts individuals into poverty situations but also denies access to most of the supports for living in society that would allow them to organise their resistance to this phenomenon conveniently referred to as the outcome of “market forces”. ...
... of “economic horror” (V. Forrester, 1997), which not only casts individuals into poverty situations but also denies access to most of the supports for living in society that would allow them to organise their resistance to this phenomenon conveniently referred to as the outcome of “market forces”. ...
Social Psychology - Solon City Schools
... task the greater the conformity. normative influence is not as powerful, as there is no fear of rejection from the group. Status of Majority Group If someone is of high status (e.g. your boss) or has a lot of knowledge (e.g. your teacher), they might be more influential, and so people will conform t ...
... task the greater the conformity. normative influence is not as powerful, as there is no fear of rejection from the group. Status of Majority Group If someone is of high status (e.g. your boss) or has a lot of knowledge (e.g. your teacher), they might be more influential, and so people will conform t ...
The Sociology of Norbert Elias
... Elias also details the gradually tightening of prohibitions regarding sexuality, control of emotions, and violence. In general, according to Elias, outbursts of such emotions of joy, anger, cruelty, hatred, and celebration were much closer to the surface in medieval social life. People acted more i ...
... Elias also details the gradually tightening of prohibitions regarding sexuality, control of emotions, and violence. In general, according to Elias, outbursts of such emotions of joy, anger, cruelty, hatred, and celebration were much closer to the surface in medieval social life. People acted more i ...
Exploring 9e - Sonora High School
... Culture, the behaviors and beliefs of a group, is shared and passed on to others including the next generation of that group. This sharing of traditions, values, and ideas is a form of social influence that helps maintain the culture. Norms are the rules, often unspoken but commonly understood ...
... Culture, the behaviors and beliefs of a group, is shared and passed on to others including the next generation of that group. This sharing of traditions, values, and ideas is a form of social influence that helps maintain the culture. Norms are the rules, often unspoken but commonly understood ...
Unit 10: Chapter 16, Social Behaviour
... o decline in the amount of conformity in US studies since the 1950s ...
... o decline in the amount of conformity in US studies since the 1950s ...
PDF of the notes
... persuaded by the content of the argument, and this leads to lasting change (only works if they are interested in the topic and not distracted). The peripheral route is persuaded by superficial characteristics, and this is more temporary change and much less permanent. Social Cognitive Theory - theor ...
... persuaded by the content of the argument, and this leads to lasting change (only works if they are interested in the topic and not distracted). The peripheral route is persuaded by superficial characteristics, and this is more temporary change and much less permanent. Social Cognitive Theory - theor ...
Pierre Bourdieu on "taste"
... reference to explicit indices and the implementation of classes produced by and for the concept. The same classificatory opposition (rich/poor, young/old etc.) can be applied at any point in the distribution and reproduce its whole range within any of its segments (common sense tells us that one is ...
... reference to explicit indices and the implementation of classes produced by and for the concept. The same classificatory opposition (rich/poor, young/old etc.) can be applied at any point in the distribution and reproduce its whole range within any of its segments (common sense tells us that one is ...
CHAPTER 2
... Discuss how Asch's research on central and peripheral traits support his view that forming impressions involves more than simply adding together individual traits. ...
... Discuss how Asch's research on central and peripheral traits support his view that forming impressions involves more than simply adding together individual traits. ...
Social Influence and Persuasion - Donna Vandergrift Psychology
... Likeability: we say yes to someone we like Scarcity: limitation enhances desirability Robert B. Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion ...
... Likeability: we say yes to someone we like Scarcity: limitation enhances desirability Robert B. Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion ...
Ch. 7 Deviance & Social Control
... Control Theory - theory that compliance with social norms requires strong bonds b/w individuals and society • Social bonds – – Attachment – the stronger your attachment to groups or individuals, the more likely you are to conform – Commitment – Involvement – Belief – When social bonds are weak, the ...
... Control Theory - theory that compliance with social norms requires strong bonds b/w individuals and society • Social bonds – – Attachment – the stronger your attachment to groups or individuals, the more likely you are to conform – Commitment – Involvement – Belief – When social bonds are weak, the ...
Chapter 16_social psych
... feel like [attitude] eating at McD’s, and I will [action];” There are no nutritionists here telling me not to, I’ve enjoyed their food for quite a while, It’s so easy to get the food when I have a craving, It’s easy to remember how good it is when I drive by that big sign every day.” ...
... feel like [attitude] eating at McD’s, and I will [action];” There are no nutritionists here telling me not to, I’ve enjoyed their food for quite a while, It’s so easy to get the food when I have a craving, It’s easy to remember how good it is when I drive by that big sign every day.” ...
Social Relations
... feel like [attitude] eating at McD’s, and I will [action];” There are no nutritionists here telling me not to, I’ve enjoyed their food for quite a while, It’s so easy to get the food when I have a craving, It’s easy to remember how good it is when I drive by that big sign every day.” ...
... feel like [attitude] eating at McD’s, and I will [action];” There are no nutritionists here telling me not to, I’ve enjoyed their food for quite a while, It’s so easy to get the food when I have a craving, It’s easy to remember how good it is when I drive by that big sign every day.” ...
Unit 14, Social Psych
... figure so he was aware of his presence **When a participant acted as an intermediary bystanders, merely assisting the one who was delivering the shock, rather than actually throwing the switch. **When the authority figure had higher relative status, as when he was billed as “doctor” or “professor.” ...
... figure so he was aware of his presence **When a participant acted as an intermediary bystanders, merely assisting the one who was delivering the shock, rather than actually throwing the switch. **When the authority figure had higher relative status, as when he was billed as “doctor” or “professor.” ...
XVIII. Introduction to Partial Equilibrium Welfare Economics
... B. Transition to Welfare Economics. In addition to the scientific, or positive, part of economics, there is a parallel and very large literature that analyzes the normative properties of economic outcomes using a variety of moral theories--although it is fair to say that most of the work is based on ...
... B. Transition to Welfare Economics. In addition to the scientific, or positive, part of economics, there is a parallel and very large literature that analyzes the normative properties of economic outcomes using a variety of moral theories--although it is fair to say that most of the work is based on ...
The Message Is the Method: Celebrating and Exporting the
... Schachter) that shaped the field and continues to take center stage—rightly so, in my opinion. My point is not to question basic research, but to suggest that because of it we are in an excellent position to conduct more action research. We know a great deal about stereotyping, prejudice, persuasion ...
... Schachter) that shaped the field and continues to take center stage—rightly so, in my opinion. My point is not to question basic research, but to suggest that because of it we are in an excellent position to conduct more action research. We know a great deal about stereotyping, prejudice, persuasion ...
Introducing Social Psychology
... engage intense thoughts or emotions » This may not be important, it may be more important to have experimental realism (degree to which an experiment absorbs and involves its participants) – Deception: when participants are misinformed or misled about the study’s purpose or methods – Demand Characte ...
... engage intense thoughts or emotions » This may not be important, it may be more important to have experimental realism (degree to which an experiment absorbs and involves its participants) – Deception: when participants are misinformed or misled about the study’s purpose or methods – Demand Characte ...
Social Location and Practising as an Ally in Community Development
... Critical of the real power structures of…the world. They look at the world from a “structural” perspective. They have an understanding of themselves as part of a people or various peoples. They understand that if something is done to another member of their own group, it could have happened to them… ...
... Critical of the real power structures of…the world. They look at the world from a “structural” perspective. They have an understanding of themselves as part of a people or various peoples. They understand that if something is done to another member of their own group, it could have happened to them… ...
Three approaches to social capital Pierre Bourdieu
... Social capital, then, in any context, relies on people looking beyond themselves and engaging in supportive or helpful actions, not because they expect a reward or immediate reciprocal help, but because they believe it’s a good thing to do. Coleman can’t quite square this with the kind of rational a ...
... Social capital, then, in any context, relies on people looking beyond themselves and engaging in supportive or helpful actions, not because they expect a reward or immediate reciprocal help, but because they believe it’s a good thing to do. Coleman can’t quite square this with the kind of rational a ...