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The belief that people get what they deserve and deserve what they get
What is the just-world phenomenon?
Saying a crime victim “must have been careless” or that a homeless person is at fault for their situation.
The tendency for people who agree to a small request to later comply with a larger request
What is the foot-in-the-door phenomenon?
Donating anonymously to charity without expecting anything in return.
What is altruism?
The tendency for people to exert less effort in a group when pooling efforts toward a common goal.
What is social-loafing?
Majority opinions can sway when the minority is consistent, confident and unwavering.
What is the minority influence?
A child who bullies others gets what they want (toys, attention) and repeats the behavior.
What is rewarded aggression?
The tendency for people to be less likely to help when others are present.
What is the bystander effect?
The scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another.
What is social psychology?
Generalized beliefs about a group of people, sometimes accurate but often overgeneralized.
What are stereotypes?
A smoker justifies smoking despite knowing the health risks is an example of:
What is cognitive dissonance theory?
Bay of Pigs invasion, or classmates agreeing quickly without critical discussion are examples of:
What is groupthink?
Loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in group situations like rioting, cyberbullying, or mob behavior.
What is deindividualization?
Jane repeatedly runs into to Billy and his group of friends at school. The more she sees Billy, the more she thinks he is cute. This is an example of:
What is the mere exposure effect?
Political groups becoming more extreme after a debate.
What is group polarization?
Jack failed a test because he didn't study.
What is dispositional attribution?
The tendency to overestimate the influence of personality (dispositional factors) and underestimate the influence of the situation when explaining others’ behavior.
What is the fundamental attribution error?
Prioritizing personal goals and identity.
What is individualism?
A perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas between people or groups.
What is social conflict?
Physical or verbal behavior intended to harm.
What is aggression?
Persuasion through evidence and logical arguments like giving statistics in a debate.
What is central route persuasion?
Improved performance on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others; worsened performance on difficult tasks.
What is social facilitation?
Mutual views held by conflicting groups where each sees itself as moral and the other as evil/aggressive.
What is mirror-image perception?
Deep affectionate attachment, built on equity and self-disclosure.
What is companionate love?
Cheering for your school’s team and assuming it is superior to rivals.
What is ingroup bias?