Quiz : L9 Social pt 1,2,3

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Social Psychology

The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the social context.

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Social Facilitation

The phenomenon where the presence of others enhances performance.

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Triplet's Study (1897)

A study showing individuals perform better on tasks when others are present.

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Zajonc’s Pool Study

Research indicating expert players perform better and novice players perform worse in front of others.

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Observational Learning

Learning that occurs by watching others, pioneered by Albert Bandura.

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Bobo Doll Studies

Experiments by Bandura demonstrating children mimic aggressive behaviors after observing adults.

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Conformity

Change in behavior or beliefs in response to real or perceived social influence.

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Acceptance

Actual change in beliefs or attitudes due to social influence.

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Compliance

Outward change in behavior without internal belief change.

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Obedience

Compliance in response to a command from an authority figure.

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Norm Formation Research

Sharif’s study examining how individuals form social norms.

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Autokinetic Effect

A visual phenomenon where a stationary light appears to move in the dark.

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Asch's Conformity Studies

Research investigating conformity with a non-ambiguous task using incorrect answers from confederates.

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Dissenting Partner Effect

The presence of a dissenting partner that reduces conformity rates.

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Stanley Milgram

Psychologist known for research on obedience and authority.

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Milgram's Obedience Study

An experiment examining how far people would go in obeying instructions that conflict with personal conscience.

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Shock Generator

The device used in Milgram’s study to measure obedience via electric shocks.

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Bystander Effect

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present.

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Diffusion of Responsibility

The reduction of personal responsibility felt by individuals in a group.

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Seizure Study (1968)

An experiment showing people were less likely to help when in groups compared to alone after hearing a simulated seizure.

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Smoke-Filled Room Experiment

A study illustrating that individuals are less likely to report smoke when in a group.

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Modeling

The process of learning behaviors through imitation of others.

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Social Context

The environment of people, relationships, and culture that influences thoughts and actions.

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Interpersonal Interactions

The way individuals interact and relate to one another in social situations.

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Foundation of Social Psychology

Established through early research that shaped understanding of conformity and social influence.

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Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs or behaviors.

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Ethical Considerations

The moral implications and responsibilities associated with conducting psychological research.

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Social Comparison Theory

The idea that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others.

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Behavioral Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal phenomena.

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Influence of Media

The impact that media representations and portrayals have on behaviors and attitudes.

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Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, to be discussed in the following class.