Group polarization is most likely to occur in a group in which: A. two subgroups of individuals have opposing opinions. B. individuals share similar opinions. C. each individual has a unique perspective. D. individuals have not formed any opinion.
B. individuals share similar opinions.
We are more likely to commit the fundamental attribution error when evaluating:
A. our own behavior.
B. the behavior of others.
C. the behavior of a group.
D. we are equally likely in each of the above situations.
B. the behavior of others.
Your beliefs about people, groups, ideas, or activities.
What are attitudes?
According to attribution theory, we tend to explain human behavior by crediting either a person's ______________ or the situation.
Disposition
This type of research examines a relationship between two variables.
What is Correlation?
A fundraiser group calls and asks if you would like to donate $100 to their cause. You refuse because you are a poor college student and $100 is too much money. Then they say, "How about $10?" This seems reasonable so you donate the $10. This is an example of ______________.
What is Door in the Face?
During this stage of cognitive development, children understand conservation concepts and can think logically.
What is Concrete Operational Stage?
This uncomfortable feeling occurs when your behavior does not align with your attitudes.
What is Cognitive Dissonance?
This part of the brain serves as the sensory relay station for all senses except smell.
What is the Thalamus?
you expect that you or another person will behave in some way, so you act in ways to make your prediction come true. What is this concept?
What is Self-fulfilling Prophecy?
Little Albert being afraid of all white fluffy animals after being classically conditioned to be afraid of a white rat is an example of this learning concept.
What is Stimulus Generalization?