Module 17 Flashcards
What is the highest level of analysis in psychology?
Culture and the environment
Devin is interviewing candidates to work at the cash register in his convenience store. When Margaret applies, she indicates on her application that she has been in rehab for drug addiction, and that she has been clean and sober for over 3 years. Devin decides not to hire her, because he thinks people with drug habits are not trustworthy. Devin’s actions are demonstrating ______.
Discrimination
The study of ______, which is a major topic of focus for social psychologists, examines the psychological process involved in having a sexual interest in another person.
Attraction
Conformity and obedience are two widely researched forms of social ____ that have received attention in the field of social psychology.
Influence
Jacinta believes that people who are military veterans are all brave, honorable, and respectable. These beliefs represent a(n) ______ that she has for veterans.
Attitude
The fact that none of us are alone in the world - that we are all affected by others and, in turn, affect others - is the emphasis of the study of _____.
Social psychology
In order to study fear, a neuroscientist connects Natalie to an electroencephalograph (EEG) and then shows her a brief video of scary animals. These include wasps, snakes, and alligators. He then observes at Natalie shows activation in her amygdala. At which level of analysis has this scientist made his observations?
Physiology
Kathy is looking at a stack of books at a local bookstore, when Daina brushes past her, gently pushing Kathy. “Wow, she is very rude,” Kathy thinks. This is an example of social _____, when occurs when we make educated guesses about the efforts or motives of another person.
Attribution
Jessica thinks the guy who cut her off on the freeway is a jerk. When she needs to exist herself, she cuts off the driver next to her as she switches lanes. She does not believe that she, herself, is a jerk; instead she thinks the situation led to her behavior. This is an example of:
The fundamental attribution error
Prejudices, stereotypes, and discrimination:
Can occur independently but are related
Rueben is in a biology class and the professor tells the students to find a lab partner. Rueben immediately approaches an Asian classmate because he believes that all Asian students are naturally good in math and science. Rueben’s mental shortcut is an example of a(n) ______.
Stereotype
Humans have a strong, innate desire to form connections with other people. This is known as:
The need to belong
Which research method is used in social psychology to avoid the problem of having participants change their thoughts or behaviors as a result of being watched?
Naturalistic observation
Complementary views for assessing and understanding a phenomenon in psychology are referred to as levels of _____, and they range from the most general to the most specific.
Analysis
________ are opinions, feelings, and beliefs that a person holds about another person, a concept, or a group.
Attitudes
