Understanding Self-Perception and Research Ethics

These flashcards cover key concepts related to self-perception, research ethics, and the differences between individualistic and collectivistic cultures.

Drop-In Sessions

Informal office hours where students can ask questions and practice with provided materials.

Structured Sessions

Scheduled one-hour review sessions that focus on key course material and practice questions before exams.

Human Subjects

Individuals participating in research studies, whose rights and welfare must be protected.

Research Ethics

Guidelines to ensure respect and protection of human participants' physical and mental health and personal information.

Deception in Research

Sometimes necessary in social psychology studies where full disclosure may affect the results.

Individualism

A cultural perspective emphasizing personal independence and individual rights.

Collectivism

A cultural perspective focusing on group harmony and the interdependence of individuals.

Stratified Closeness

A theory describing how individuals prioritize relationships closer to them over those further away.

Self-Reference Effect

The tendency to better remember information related to oneself.

Cultural Narratives of Self

The varying concepts of self that arise from different cultural histories and values.