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Structuralism

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identify components of consciousness

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Gestalt principle

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considering the human individual as a whole

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cognitive Dissonance

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tension that occurs from holding 2 conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time

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what did Solomon Asch study

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conformity: change in beliefs/attitudes/actions to match those held by groups

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Functionalism

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the function of behavior

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What does WEIRD stand for

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Western, Education, Industrialized, Rich and democratic nation

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social loafing

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people are less productive when working with a team

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what did Sigmund Freud study

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Psychoanalytic theory - the role of a persons unconscious

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Who studied Humanism and what is it

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Maslow and the potential for good is innate, Hierarchy of needs

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Albert Bandura

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learning occurs through observation

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Depersonalization

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Zimbardo - feeling detached and disconnected

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What is the Pygmalion effect

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high expectations lead to improved performance

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Golem Effect

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when lower expectations are placed upon individuals it leads to poorer performance

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Machiavellian personality

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self-centered and manipulative

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Introspection

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focuses on internal processes

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Fundamental attribution error/bias

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tendency to attribute other peoples outcomes to something to do with a person’s traits - how we understand the actions of other

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Right-Wing Authoritarianism - Bob Altemeyer

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highly submissive to Authority figures whom they consider legitimate

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Bibb latane

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bystander effect - less likely to help if people are with you

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Milgram - Obedience theory

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people obey authority figures out of fear or desire to cooperate

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Behaviorism

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All behaviors are learnt through interactions with the environment

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John Watson studied what

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Little Albert - behaviour reinforcement

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Causality

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one variable causes an effect

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