An Introduction to the Science of Social Psychology Flashcards
The science of _____ investigates the ways other people affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Social psychology
5 categories of Social Psychology
attraction, attitudes, peace & conflict, social influence, and social cognition.
How does Social Psychology Differ from other areas of Psychology?
They all have different focuses…
Ex.
Social - how others affect us
Clinical - mental disorders & treatments
Development - how people change in a lifespan
opinions, feelings, and beliefs about a person, concept, or group
Attitudes
Learning by observing others behavior
Observational Learning
Levels of Analysis
Culture/Environment Relationships/Groups Behavior Thoughts/Feelings/Perceptions Physiology (hormones, blood, Brain) Chemistry/DNA
Strong desire to fit in
Need to Belong
Idea that can be tested
Hypothesis
The process of being Sexually interested in another person
Attraction
_____ is a way of using information shortcuts about a group to effectively navigate social situations or make decisions.
Stereotyping
_____ occurs when a person is biased against an individual, simply because of the individual’s membership in a social category.
Discrimination
A group that suffers from social disapproval based on some characteristic that sets them apart from the majority.
Stigmatized Group
a cultural background that emphasizes personal or family reputation and social status.
“culture of honor”
being persuaded to give up our own opinions and go along with the group
Conformity
following orders or requests from people in authority.
Obedience
