Revision Flashcards
Does Pearson’s r = covariability of X and Y/variability of X and Y separately?
Yes.
According to Tuckman’s theory of group formation, what are the five phases new groups normally go through?
- Forming.
- storming.
- Norming.
- Performing.
- Adjourning.
What is group socializatiom?
The cognitve, affective, and behavioural changes that occur when people join or leave a group.
What are the three phases of group socialization?
Investigation > Socialization > Maintenance
What is social facilitation and is a postive thing and a negative thing.
People are more likely to perform better (in certain tasks) when others are around.
Increases likelihood of performance on highly accessible tasks, such as well known tasks.
Decreases likelihood of performing on less accessible tasks, such as newly learned tassk.
What is social loafing?
The tendency to exert less effort in a group than alone - this i am guessing is context and task-specific.
Do people from collectivist cultures show less social loafing than those from individualistic cultures?
yes.
What is de-individuation?
When the social or group norms become more salient that personal beliefs, norms and values.
What drives categorization of social groups to conflict?
Threat and competition.
What is social identity theory?
This theory states that we tend to favour ingroup members over out-group members, because we value me and mine and want to feel good about ourselves.
What is Realistic Conflict Theory?
This theory states that hostility arises between groups when there is threat or competition for resources.
What is Integrated Threat Theory?
This theory states that threat that leads to intergroup hostility and conflict can be:
Realistic threat.
Symbolic threat.
Intergroup anxiety.
According to Doise Category Differentiation Model, when category labels are made salient…
Between group differences are accentuated, within group similarities are accentuated.
What is a way to form an attitude that uses the affective process to attitude formation?
Mere exposure - familiarity breeds affection.
Is cognitive dissonance reduction a form of behavioural attitude change/formation?
YeS.
