Psychological Concepts of Roles and Cognitive Dissonance

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture on the roles people play, cognitive dissonance, and factors influencing attraction.

What happens when someone takes on a role in an institution?

They observe how others behave and adjust their own behavior to fit in.

What does cognitive dissonance refer to?

The feeling of tension due to a mismatch between attitudes and actions.

What advice is given for dealing with an enemy?

Kill them with kindness to create cognitive dissonance in them.

What did the insufficient justification effect demonstrate?

People will internally justify their behavior when external justification is insufficient.

In Festinger and Carlsmith's study, who rated their experience higher after performing a boring task?

The participants paid $1 rated their experience higher than those paid $20.

What is functional distance?

The frequency of interactions between individuals, influencing attraction.

How can you encourage a child to clean their room without punishment?

Explain that cleaning helps them find toys more easily and enhances playtime.

What three factors are involved in attraction?

Proximity, physical attractiveness, and similarity.

According to the lecture, what happens when attitudes and actions do not align?

It creates cognitive dissonance, leading individuals to reassess their attitudes or actions.

What is a strategy to resolve cognitive dissonance when motivated to act kindly to an enemy?

Be nice in public to make them feel pressure and create discomfort with their negative attitude.