Social Psych Pt. 2

Persuasion is best defined as:

The process by which attitudes or beliefs are changed through communication

A car insurance ad uses flashy lights, dancers, and celebrities but no product info. Which processing path is this?

peripheral route

Central route is where…

you are influenced by strength, quality, and evidence of a message

Central route is to peripheral route as _______.

careful is to superficial

“All college professors are irritable, impatient, and uninterested in whether students learn.” This is an example of a…

stereotype

Assuming one person has certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity is:

stereotyping

Believing older people are slow & bad w/technology is an example of ______. Refusing to hire them us an example of ______

prejudice; discrimination

A social group of people with whom a person does not identify (them) is an

out-group

An in-group is…

social group with whom a person identifies; us

Prejudice is a(n)______, whereas discrimination is a(n)_______

attitude; behavior

How does the jigsaw classroom operate?

Students are given a piece of info that must be shared to solve a problem

Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from _______.

social categorization

The Robber’s Cave experiment showed that______ reduces us-them hostility.

interdependence in solving crises together

Your best friend has been acting funny lately. You try to figure out why, so you engage in the process called______.

attribution

Attributions are _______.

explanations that account for one’s own behavior of others

Alex fails a test and thinks, “I’m just not smart enough.” This is an example of

Internal attribution

Sam fails a test and thinks, “The exam was unfair and the room was too noisy.” This is an example of _____

External attribution

Relying on internal characteristics to explain the behavior of others and ignoring the influence of the situation is:

fundamental attribution error

“I adore the boy next door.” This phrase refers to what rule of attraction?

proximity

Which of the following examples illustrates the rule of attraction called reciprocity of liking?

Tameka likes Raphael because he likes her

In Sternberg’s theory of love, which type of love contains elements found at each of the 3 corners of the triangle?

consummate

Which type pf love is defined as having only intimacy and passion?

romantic

Which type of love is defined as having only intimacy and commitment?

companionate

Companionate example:

Jon and Jane have been married 50 years. Passion has faded, but they remain close and committed.

What term refers to helping behavior that is performed for the benefit of another person, with no anticipation of reward

altruism

Jenna sees a student fall on campus but doesn’t help b/c other people are nearby and she assumes they will. This is:

bystander effect

On a crowded subway platform, many people hear someone yell “help” but no one steps in. Why not?

diffusion of responsibility

In 1964, Kitty Genovese was attacked outside her apartment & 30+ neighbors witnessed it. How many called the police?

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