Foundations
The scientific study of the real or imaged presence of others that shapes how we think, feel, and behave.
Social Psychology
Comparing variable effects on other variables without manipulation.
Quasi-experimental
A set of beliefs and knowledge that you hold you about yourself.
Self Concept
Automatic, behaviorally complex, and flexible reaction patterns that involve expression, behavior, and physiological elements to prioritize needs and goals
Emotions
This is how we decide if a behavior is because of traits, or if there are external environmental influences.
The covariation principle
Barriers or catalysts that influence an individual's behavior.
Channel Factors
Determining the relationship between two variables.
People can be two things at once. Ultimately, the core self remains the same, but certain traits will change with context.
Self-concept?
Both short and long term exposure to this can lead to changes in both our immune system and DNA
Stress
When we put emphasis on a behaviors that are otherwise neutral or benign that means we are...
Overemphasizing
In Highschool musical, each member of the high school is sorted into the perspective groups. They are challenged with any attempt they make to break outside of the assigned group. This is an example of...
Stereotypes
This study was known for being the catalyst of the research ethics committees and protocols we have today.
Tuskegee study?
Possible selves theory states that we have this many versions of self.
Actual, Ideal, Ought
Actual is the reality; Ideal is who we want to be; Ought is what we think others think we should be.
Goals are...
Abstract, behavioral templates that allow us to seek rewards and avoid unwanted outcomes.
Information that we learn first is more heavily relied on and referenced later.
Primacy effect
B = f(P, E);from Kurt Lewin's field theory states...
Human behavior is a function of both the person and their surrounding environment
The Milgram study is known for having several ethical concerns. These include...
Deception without debriefing
No rights to withdraw
No protection against psychological harm
Self esteem functions as a gauge of social acceptance or rejection. It also is considered to be a global measure, and is believed to protects us from our own death.
Sociometer theory
Interpretations of events are subjective and based on our own experiences (and there are two theories)
Cognitive appraisal theory
1) Situation appraisal leading to emotion
2) Emotions occurring lead to appraisal of situation
When we are looking to perceive someone, we first notice...
Emotionality; valence; social impact
How has evolutionary psychology influences social psychology? What are some theories and roles that we see have played a significant role in social psychology?
A few different ways!
Incorporating two ethical convictions: First that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and second that persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection.
Respect for Persons
The presence or consciousness directing behaviors and actions.
'Agent' (or 'The Doer')
If we were to experience physiological body changes after perceiving a stimuli, develop a physiological and hormonal response and then identify the emotion, this would be known as...
James-Lange theory
There are a number of reasons why we perceive...
Social curiosity; desire to belong; desire to understand; self-esteem