Introduction to Psychology - Chapter 13: Social Behavior

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions from Chapter 13 of the Introduction to Psychology lecture notes.

What is social psychology?

The study of the effects of the real or imagined presence of others on people's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

What is altruistic behavior?

Helping others without a benefit to ourselves.

What is the Bystander Effect?

The tendency for individuals to be less likely to help a victim when others are present.

What are the steps that influence whether someone will intervene in an emergency?

1. Notice an event; 2. Interpret it as an emergency; 3. Assume responsibility; 4. Decide how to help; 5. Provide help.

What is social loafing?

The tendency to work less hard when sharing work with other people.

What is the primacy effect?

The tendency for the first information we learn about someone to influence us more than later information.

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Prejudice is an unfavorable attitude toward a group, whereas discrimination is unequal treatment of different groups.

What is cognitive dissonance?

A feeling of discomfort caused by information that is inconsistent with one’s self-image.

What is the main idea behind the Fundamental Attribution Error?

The tendency to make internal attributions for people’s behavior even when there is clear evidence for external influences.

What is the concept of groupthink?

The tendency for group members to suppress their doubts about a group's decision in favor of harmony.