Carters Review 4

attributional biases

actor observer bias, fundamental attribtion error, self serving bias

our group homogeneity bias

tendency to see group as same and your as unique

social influence theory

normative, informational

halo effect

cognitive bias where initial impressions influence their judgements and feelings

cultural phenomenon

culture can influence how you perceive yourself and others

altruism

helping others without expecting anything in return

industrial organization (I/o) psychology

good bosses make a big difference, happy workers are more productive

reciprocal determinism

personal factors, behavior, environment triangle

self determination theory of motivation

intrinsic, extrinsic

motivational conflicts

approach approach, etc.

arousal theory of motivation

we want optimum level

sensation seeking theory

experience seeking desire for new experiences

disinhibition

desire for experience that break social rules

borden and build theory

positive emotions awareness, encourage creative thinking

display rules

how and when in a culture you can show emotion

barnum effect

people believe vague general descriptions are highly accurate for them personally