explaining others
FAE
constructing interpretations & memories
cont
judging others
100

how people explain other peoples behavior

attribution theory

100

Self conscious individuals view themselves in the same manner as outside observers do. They are more likely to attribute their behavior to an internal state rather than situational variables.

Degree of self awareness


100

strongly influence how we interpret and remember events

preconceptions


100

current attitudes influence how past attitudes are remembered

past attitudes


100

knowing without analyses or reason

intuition

200

behavior is attributed to either:

dispositional vs situational attributions

internal or external causes

enduring vs transient factors


200

collectivist cultures more likely to attribute behavior to situational causes.

cultural difference


200

can influence our processing of information

expectation


200

incorporating misinformation into ones memory after witnessing an event and receiving false information about it

misinformation effect


200

tendency to overestimate the accuracy of ones beliefs

*the more ignorant you are of a subject the more confident you are of your beliefs*

overconfidence phenomenon

300

the tendency for others to overestimate dispositional influences over situational influences.

Fundamental attribution error (FAE)
300

viewpoint, who is doing the action.

An observer will discount the situation, the subject will pay attention to the situation

perspective


300

persistence in ones initial conceptions, when the basis for ones belief is discredited

ex: wet hair on a cold day will cause sickness

belief perseverance


300
judging others:

perception of a relationship where none exists or perception of a stronger relationship than actually exists

illusory correlation


300

search for info that confirms ones preconceptions

confirmation bias


400

What role does FAE play in everyday life?

same behavior is viewed differently according to FAE

400

how do you correct belief perseverance

explain the opposite of your belief


400

perception of uncontrollable events as controllable

ex: gambling


illusion of control

400

prompt feedback and critical attempt to disconfirm their own beliefs

remedy for overconfidence


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