Me, Myself, & I
We attribute our own actions to situations, but others' actions are sttributed to their dispositions.
What is Actor/Observer Bias?
Social expectations of bahviors and roles.
What are Social Norms?
This type of personality test is designed to uncover hidden thoughts and feelings in the unconscious.
What is a Projective test?
We eat because our hypothalamus says that we are hungry and must get back into a state of hoomeostasis.
What is the Drive-Reduction Theory of Motivation?
The hypothesis that smiling makes you feel better. It is even backed by science!
What is the Facial feedback Hypothesis?
The psychological phenomenon where we tend to develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them through repetition.
What is Mere Exposure Effect?
When you ask Mom for $5, and she gives it to you, so you ask her for $20 more.
What is Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon?
Whenever Helen is very angry, she goes running.
*Defense Mechanism*
What is Sublimation?
This psychological concept states that if a task is too easy, you won't do it because it is boring; but if the task is too hard, you won't do it because it is too stressful. Like Goldilocks, we all perform best when the task is JUST RIGHT!
What is the Yerkes-Dodson or Optimal Arousal Theory of Motivation?
Some theories of emotion argue that this experience comes BEFORE an individual can cognitively label the emotion.
What is the Physiological Response?
Your expectations about an outcome lead you to behave in a way that confirms those expectations.
What is Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?
You decided to buy this product because the company used bright colors and upbeat music in their commercials!
What is the Peripheral Route of Persuasion?
Humanistic psychologists emphasize this to support a person's growth. It is also essential to person-centered therapy.
What is Unconditional Positive Regard?
Beth plays the piano because she enjoys it.
What is Intrinsic Motivation?
This theory proposes that when you are in a good mood, you are more open to new experiences and behaviors.
What is the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Jeremy believes that academic honesty is very important but he cheated on a difficult statistics exam because he felt unprepared. He attempted to resolve his discomfort by telling himself that, "Everyone else probably cheated, too."
What is Cognitive Dissonance?
People in the group make more extreme decisions than they would if they were by themselves.
What is Group Polarization?
An individual who scores high in this Big Five Personality Trait is often nervous and worrisome, whereas those who score low cope well with stress and are better able to remain calm.
What is Neuroticism?
Daniel is trying to choose between Chocolate Lava Cake and Caramel Cheesecake - his two favorite desserts!
What is Approach-Approach Conflict?
Culture tells individuals when and how it is appropriate to express emotions. These are not universal.
What are Display Rules?
This attitude is often driven by stereotypes and can lead to discriminatory behaviors.
What is Prejudiced?
The San Francisco Giants just won the World Series! A large crowd of fans begin to celebrate in the streets; as the celebrations continue, some individuals began breaking windows and looting stores; behaviors that these fans would never have done on their own.
WHat is Deindividuation?
What is Conscientiousness?
Kurt Lewin theorized that sometimes individuals experience this conflict, where they must try to get out of two unattactive options...Cleaning the bathroom? Or doing homework? UGH!
What is Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict?
What are Anger, Disgust, Fear, Happiness, Sadness, & Surprise?