PSYC111 MODULE 12: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

1. We should accept the power of situation

2. Decides our possibilities

3. Decides our behavior

4. Decides how other people will treat you

The Story of Cinderella: Moral of the Story

Social Psychology

It is a science that studies the influences of our situations, with special attention to how we view and affect one another

Social Psychology

It is the scientific study of now people think about, influence, and relate to one another

Social Psychology

The study of how people in the society interacts, think, influence other people

Sociology

The study if people in groups and societies

Sociology

Studies societies as a whole

1. We construct our social reality term-5

2. Our social are often powerful but sometimes, perilous

3. Social influences shape our behavior

4. Personal attitudes and dispositions also shape behavior

5. Social behavior is biologically rooted

6. Social psychology principles are applicable in everyday life

Central Concepts in Social Psychology

1. Social Thinking

2. Social Influence

3. Social Relations

What we study in Social Psychology?

1. How we perceive ourselves and others

2. What we believe

3. Judgments we make

4. Our attitudes

Definitions of Social Thinking (4)

1. Perception

2. Beliefs

3. Attitudes

Definitions of Social Thinking (3)

1. Culture

2. Pressure to conform

3. Persuasion

4. Groups of people

Definitions of Social Influence (4)

1. Prejudice

2. Aggression

3. Attraction and intimacy

4. Helping

Definitions of Social Relations (4)

1. Hiya

2. Utang na Loob

3. Pakikisama

4. Kapwa

5. Pakikiramdam

Filipino Psychology (5)

Hiya

Shame. Shyness, timidity, embarrassment,

sensitivity to others.

Utang na Loob

"Debt of Gratitude", reciprocity

Pakikisama

Conformity, being/going along with

Kapwa

Shared identity, outsider (ibang tao) or one-of-us (hindi ibang tao)

Pakikiramdam

Sensitivity or heightened awareness, empathy