1- Past, Present, and Future of Social Psychology Flashcards
What is the aim of social psychology?
To highlight connections between real world problems and social psychological theories and empirical research
Allport’s definition of social psychology
To understand and explain how the thoughts, feelings and behaviour of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of others
What does social psychology link to the social world?
Ordinary people’s cognitions, affective states and behaviour
What are cognitions?
Thought processes
What are affective states?
Feelings and emotions
What behaviours does social psychology look at?
Direct and indirect ones
What approach do social psychologists take?
A process-oriented one
What does a process-oriented approach look at?
Wants to look at why and causation
What constantly impacts us?
Formal and informal social norms
3 flaws of Allport’s definition
- Focuses only on social influence
- Ignores our power to influence others
- Forgets that social psychology is an ongoing thing
How does social psychology aim to address social problems?
Combining many concepts
How is social psychology unique?
Unique topics and way of analysis
How does social psychology differ from sociology?
In theoretical explanations given and way it is studied
What do we do as social beings?
We respond to our social worlds and we create them
7 main aspects of social psychology
1- social perception
2- social influence
3- intergroup relations
4- self-presentation
5- interpersonal attraction
6- attitude and behaviour change
7- group decision making
