Research This or That
Who is the Father of Social Psychology?
Kurt Lewin
This type of social comparison might be a little humbling or even depressing, but may help us improve.
Upward Social Comparison
When someone flashes a genuine, sincere smile your way, they are expression this.
Duchenne smile
That bunny is so cute, I just want to squeeze it is an example of which concept?
Cute aggression
Satisficing, Maximizing, Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem
Name the steps in the Scientific Method.
Observe a pattern, Generate a hypothesis, Scientifically test hypothesis, Interpret results; refine hypothesis
This theory posits that our self-concept is composed of two parts: personal characteristics and social characteristics.
Social Identity Theory
If we are answering the question "is this how the actor usually behaves" using Kelley's Covariation Model, which aspect are we identifying?
Consistency
I just watched the best crime show ever! I bet it is going to help me solve crimes in the future. Which franchise is most likely to help you in your future since it is associated with decreased rape myth acceptance?
Law & Order
Pit Bulls, Cobras, Rottweilers
Rottweilers -> Just a Dog
Other two -> Aggression (tied to HR)
Social Desirability
When we observe our own behavior and answer the question "Who am I?", we are practicing this theory.
Self-perception Theory
You might value one thing but behave in another. Which theory highlights the state of psychological discomfort that arises from this situation?
Cognitive Dissonance
Name the three pillars of positive psychology.
Positive Subjective Experience, Positive Individual Traits, Positive Institutions
Risky shift, Pluralistic ignorance, Spiral of silence
Risky shift -> group polarization
Other two -> groupthink
If we were trying to compare the mean and standard deviations of two groups, what statistically analysis would we use?
t-test
Self-expansion Theory
The Stanford Prison Study created the opportunity for students to have their self-awareness disappear into some alternative social role. Putting on those glasses created anonymity and this course concept.
Deindividuation
What are the three Social Value Orientations (SVOs)?
Individualistic, Competitive, Cooperative
Urban overload hypothesis, Social responsibility norm, Bystander effect
Other two -> Less helping
Debriefing
Fake it till you make it! Within self-presentation theory, we have the tendency to do something called impression management. What are the three components of impression management?
Ingratiation, Self-enhancement, Conspicuous Consumption
How we communicate as leaders is extremely important. What are the five recipient variables we should consider when vocalizing a message?
Attitude strength, Intelligence, Personality, Self-esteem, Need for cognition
As the Police are interviewing you, you decide to take the fall for someone you care about. Which category of false confession did you fall into? (Hint: Blank, Blank Confession)
Instrumental, Voluntary Confession
Preoccupied, Dismissing, Anxious
Other two -> Updated, four category model of attachment