Social Psychology
Changing your behavior to go along with the rest of the group
What is conformity
Psychologist who studied obedience
Who is Stanley Milgram
Taylor asks her neighbor to watch her cat for the day, and once Addison agrees, she asks if she could look after it for the whole weekend
What is Foot in the Door
Russian physiologist who developed Classical Conditioning
Who is Ivan Pavolov
A cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24 hour period
What is a Circadian rhythm
White men can't jump
What is a Stereotype
Developed the psychodynamic perspective
Florent asks his teacher for a two week extension on his project. When the teacher declines, Florent asks for just a four-dayu extension, which is granted
What is door in the face
A stimulus that evokes no response
What is a neutral stimulus
The person is especially susceptible to suggestion - we use this prior to surgery for a speedier recovery
What is hypnosis
The military does this by shaving your head, putting you in uniforms, and taking your phone away
What is deindivuation
Researcher who studied why people follow roles even when they go against their beliefs
Who is Philip Zimbardo
I'm loving it! I'm loving it! I'm loving it! I'm loving it!
What is the validity effect
The alarm clock sounds and Dustin groans. The sound of the alarm clock
What is a conditioned Stimulus
Sleep disorder where a person falls to sleep during the day without warning
What is Narcolepsy
Sarah believes getting a good education is very important in life, yet she is missing many days of school and is not completing her assignments
What is cognitive dissonance
Studied Social Learning Theory using the Bobo doll
Who is Albert Bandura
Dakota, an environmental activist, wrote a blog post with extensive data and expert testimonies on why reducing plastic use is critical for the environment
What is central route persuasion
Mason salutes to the sound of a trumpet but not to the sound of a Tuba
What is stimulus discrimination
Practice that involves training the mind to focus and achieve a state of mental clarity and calmness
Isabella offered to help her elderly neighbor with yard work, even though she hates yard work.
What is altruism
Father of Psychology
William Wundt
Don't let murderers into your house! Get this security system
What is emotional appeal
The last time Mrs. Bertelsen ate a McDonalds Big Mac was when she was 17. The thought of a Big Mac makes her stomach roll.
What is the Garcia Effect
I dreamt that I was running through a graveyard because in real life I am afraid of death
What is latent content of dreams