Self Efficacy and Social Perception

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to self-efficacy, impression management, group perceptions, and ableism, as discussed in the lecture.

Self Efficacy

Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Mastery Experiences

Learning new skills and persisting through difficulties to achieve eventual success.

Vicarious Experiences

Gaining confidence by observing others successfully perform skills.

Emotional Arousal

Interpretation of physiological responses during stressful situations, such as exams, which can influence performance.

Self Defeating Behaviors

Deliberate actions that go against one's self-interest, often resulting from distorted judgments.

Trade-offs

Engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors for short-term benefits at the expense of long-term goals.

Counterproductive Strategies

Pursuing desired outcomes using methods that are likely to fail, such as fad dieting.

Public Self

The image one presents to others in social situations, which can vary according to context.

Impression Management

Conscious efforts to influence how others perceive you in social interactions.

Ingratiation

Strategies employed to make oneself likable, often through compliments or positive reinforcement.

Self-Promotion

Highlighting one's strengths to appear competent in social situations.

Supplication

Presenting oneself as weak to solicit favors or help from others.

High Self Monitors

Individuals who are highly concerned with how they are perceived and adept at managing impressions.

Low Self Monitors

Individuals who are less concerned with their social impressions and express their true beliefs.

Snap Judgments

Quick assessments of others based on limited information and preconceived notions.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs while ignoring contradicting evidence.

Self Fulfilling Prophecy

When a perceiver's expectations about another person lead to behaviors that confirm those expectations.

Outgroup Homogeneity Effect

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to one another than they really are.

Stereotypes

Widely held beliefs about certain characteristics of people based on their group membership.

Prejudice

Negative attitudes directed toward members of a specific group.

Discrimination

Negative behaviors that treat members of a group unfairly.

Ableism

Discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities.

Just World Hypothesis

The cognitive bias that assumes a just world where individuals get what they deserve.

Modern Discrimination

Private negative attitudes expressed in specific contexts that appear justified.

Systemic Racism

Policies and practices that create uneven opportunities in society, favoring certain groups.

Jerry Lewis Telethon

A fundraising event criticized for promoting ableism through its portrayal of individuals with disabilities.

Inclusion

Integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of society, including education and employment.

Accessibility

The design of products and environments so that they are usable by people of all abilities.