Psychology-Stereotypes

Social Identity Theory

in groups and out groups

Implicit Bias

Involuntary attitudes that affect understanding. Deeply rooted- giving less pain meds to black people vs. white people

Aggression Types

Impulsive (Reactive) and Instrumental (Proactive)

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

Blocked goals-Frustration-anger/aggression

Social Learning Theory

we learn aggression by observing and modeling others- Bandura

Prosocial Behavior

sharing, comforting, and volunteering to benefit others

Bystander Effect

less likely to help in an emergency if others are present

Social Exchange Theory

benefits>cost

Reciprocity Norm

we help those who help us

Social Responsibility Norm

we help those who cannot help themselves

Obedience

complying with certain requests from a person in authority

Power of Authority

authoritative figures can controlled make others comply with requests that often go beyond their moral beliefs

Foot in the door

getting someone to comply with a small request in order to get them to comply with a larger one

Normative Social Influence

individuals change behavior to fit in, get acceptance, or avoid disapproval 

Informational Social Influence

people conform to ideas or actions because they believe others are more knowledgeable or accurate 

Attribution Theory

how people interpret behaviors and actions and interpret them to internal or external factors

Fundamental Attribution Theory

errors people make in attributing one factor to another. That guy is a jerk cause he drives fast

Conformity

aligning beliefs and actions to group actions. The want to fit in. 

Cognitive Dissonance

stressed when acting in a way that goes against your personal beliefs or morals. Knowing smoking is bad but doing it anyways

Diffusion of Responsibility

when people are unlikely to take action when others are present. Especially in emergencies.

Bystander Effect

the action of not helping in emergencies if others are present