Social Psychology

Question 1

deindividuation

Answer 1

going crazy and losing yourself in a group

Question 2

group polarization

groupthink

ingroup

outgroup

ingroup bias

mirror-image perceptions

Answer 2

group polarization: us vs them extreme

groupthink: echo chamber

ingroup: the us ppl who share a common believes

outgroup: the them ppl opposing side who disagree with the us group

ingroup bias: tendency to favor your own group

mirror-image perceptions: each party views the other as evil and immoral while they themselves are good.

Question 3

prejudice

stereotype

discrimination

scapegoat theory

Answer 3

prejudice:attitude towards a group usually involving stereotype

stereotype: generalized belief about a group of ppl

discrimination: unjustifiable negative believes towards a group

scapegoat theory: theory that prejudices is an outlet for anger by making an enemy

Question 4

other-race effect

Answer 4

its easier to recall faces of ppl of the same race

Question 5

GRIT

Answer 5

Graduated and Reciprocated
Initiatives in Tension-Reduction—a
strategy designed to decrease
international tensions.

Question 6

social exchange theory

social trap

superordinate goals

Answer 6

social exchange theory:theory that social behaviour is an exchange

the goal is to maximize benefit and minimize coast

social trap: situation where conflicting parties become caught in mutually destructive behavior

superordinate goals: shared goals that need cooperation that override differences between people

the enemy of my enemy is my friend

Question 7

conflict

Answer 7

a perceived incompatibility of
actions, goals, or ideas