Social Dynamics
Define Social Dynamics
The study of group behavior and individual interactions
What is Color Psychology?
The study of how different colors affect human mood and behavior
Define "Generalized Anxiety Disorder"
- Persistent, excessive worry about everyday things
- Symptoms: Restlessness, fatigue, sleep issues, muscle tension
Name TWO ways that we can outsmart our biases
- Slow down before deciding
- Seek out opposing viewpoints
- Reflect on your reactions
- Question your first impressions
Choose TWO to define: Spaced Repitition, Pomodoro Technique, Teach It, Environment Optimization
Spaced Repitition: Quiz yourself over time to retain more information
Pomodoro Technique: Short focused work intervals with break
Teach It: Teach to someone else to boost understanding
Environment Optimization: Space that reduces distractions and boosts focus
Spending the holidays with friends and family helps fulfill THIS need on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (hint: it's the most related to social dynamics)
LOVE AND BELONGING
Why are colors often used in marketing/business?
Colors can influence a consumer's emotions and perceptions about goods and services
Compulsion - Repetitive behaviors to create a short term relief
You're out Christmas shopping and a store advertises a $200 toy to be on sale for $150. You immediately percieve this as a better deal because of WHICH COGNITIVE BIAS?
Anchoring Bias
Clean desk, good lighting, no phones, tidy desk, quite space
Define the term "GROUPTHINK"
A psychological phenomenon where people conform their values and beliefs to match that of a group
Lots of Christmas marketing and products use the color red. Why do you think that is?
Red is associated with Christmas, evoking feels of joy and festivity while also being tied to iconic figures of Christmas: Santa Claus, Elves ex.
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Describe a time when you let an unconscious bias (gender, race, age, attractiveness) influence your decisions? Was it fair or unfair?
Why is teaching a friend an extremely effective study method?
Forces brain to process the information, organize it logically and recall it from memory
- ACTIVE WAY OF LEARNING
Have you ever changed your behavior to fit into a group? If yes, then why? How did it make you feel afterwards?
No correct answer
Name three colors and give each one a feeling that you associate with them thanks to a personal memory.
"Ex. Blue makes me nostalgic because my favorite stuffie as a child was a blue dog"
Cultural context:
- White = Western culture and purity, in other counties it means mourning
- Red = Danger, in other cultures it's celebratory
Personal experiences:
- Childhood toy being a specific color = safety
- Colors from cherished memories
What is the difference between POSITIVE and NEGATIVE symptoms in Shcizophrenia?
Positive: Experiences that are "added on" to reality
- Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech
Negative: Often represent a reduction or absence from normal behaviors
- Flat emotion, withdrawal
Choose TWO to define: Confirmation Bias, Anchoring Bias, Halo Effect, In Group Bias
Confirmation: We look for information that supports what we already believe
Anchoring: The first number or idea we hear sticks with us
In Group Bias: We favor people who are like us
Halo Effect: We assume one good quality means all around goodness
Why is Spaced Repitition beneficial?
Encourages long term retention over time
Why do you think people sometimes go along with a group's opinion even when they disagree internally?
- Want to fit in, be accepted or avoid conflit
- Social pressure and the fear of standing out makes it easier to stay silent
If a company suddenly changed its entire color palette, how might customers react emotionally? Why?
- Strong emotional reaction
- Confusion, discomfort, or mistrust
- Could change how people feel about the brand
- Because people get used to recognizing a company through it's color palette, and it plays a big role in the brand's identity
How might an imbalance of dopamine contribute to the symptoms of schizophrenia?
- Dopamine helps regulate mood, attention, perception
- Too much dopamine in certain areas can lead to hallucinations or delusions (POSITIVE SYMPTOMS)
- Too little in other areas can cause difficulties with motivation or thinking clearly
Is it possible to completely overcome cognitive biases, or are they a natural part of human thinking?
- Unlikely since they are a natural part of how the brain processus information
- It is possible to reduce the influence of biases by becoming aware of them, criticizing our assumptions and considering alternative viewpoints
In your opinion, what is the most effective study method: Spaced Repitition, Pomodoro Technique, Teach It, Environment Optimization
- GIVE THREE SUPPORTING REASONS
No correct answer!!