Lecture 2 Studying Social Psychology

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Title and Context

• Year: 1872

• Student Study Mixtape 24/25

• Theme: STUDY MIXTAPE 2024

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Module Information

• Lecture 2: Perspectives and Broad Themes

• Course: PS20220: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

• Module Convenor: Gareth Hall (gbh@aber.ac.uk)

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Humor

• Joke of the day: What did the buffalo say to his son when he went to university? Bye Son (Bison)

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Key Concepts in Social Psychology

• Hindsight Bias

• Constructing Reality

• Social Psychology

• Common Sense

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Lecture Overview

• Social Psychology: Common Sense Made Complicated?

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Quotations on Psychology

• Furnham et al. (2003): "Many of psychology’s basic principles are self-evident..."

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True-False-Don't Know Statements

1. Safety in numbers during emergencies

2. Conscience vs authority adherence

3. First impressions persistence

4. Proximity reduces prejudices

5. Gender emotions comparison

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Table of Responses

• Correct responses from students vs adults

  • Mean Correct Responses for various psychological topics

  • Significant findings highlighted in data.

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Opinion Statement

• Agree or Disagree: Physically attractive people perceived as less intelligent.

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Opinion Statement

• Agree or Disagree: Physically attractive people perceived as more intelligent.

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Gender and Humor

• Discussion on perceptions regarding gender and humor:

  • Men seen as funnier than women.

  • Highlight of a study claiming 63% of men can produce funnier jokes.

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Key Study Reference

• Richard et al. (2001): Perspectives on perceived importance of social psychological findings.

• Differences between lay and scientific evaluations of research.

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Study 1 Key Findings

• Relationship between obviousness and importance of findings.

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Perceived Research Value

• Differences in reactions to research findings between psychologists and lay consumers.

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Attraction and Aggression Myths

1. Opposites attract vs similarity preference in relationships.

2. Gender differences in aggression.

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Summary of Social Psychology

• Social Psychology as both a scientific and lay domain.

• Importance of understanding common sense vs research findings.

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Lecture Overview

• Social Psychology: Constructing Reality.

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Big Ideas in Social Psychology

• Study of influences on thought, behavior, and social interaction.

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Body Image in Adolescents

• Different psychological approaches to understanding body image issues.

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Source Reference

• From Scott Plous, Social Psychology.

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Additional Resource

• Change blindness metaphor video.

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Perception Issues

• Discussion point: Bad day or hostile person?

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Research Reference

• Classic American football study relevance in clinical settings.

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Carpenter Hypothesis

• Discussion point on visual perception.

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The Thatcher Effect

• Article and concept reference.

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Classic Study: Hastroff & Cantril (1954)

• Significant findings between Dartmouth and Princeton students in perceived infractions while viewing a film.

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Attitudes and Perceptions

• Discussion on individual perceptions of common topics.

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Social Psychology Summary

• Common sense in psychology is influenced by personal biases and perceptions.

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Reference List

• A list of suggested readings and articles in social psychology.

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Broad Themes in Social Psychology

• Social perception, influence, and interaction.

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Gendered Perceptions

• Exploring male behaviors and perceptions.

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Catcalling Discussion

• Is shouting or stopping a woman on the street appropriate?

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Legislative Reference

• 2018 France bans cat-calling.

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Media Resource

• Discussion about women's perspectives on catcalling.

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Personal Accounts

• Various personal insights from women on catcalling perceptions.

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Cultural Viewpoint

• How perspectives vary culturally regarding catcalling.

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Perspective of Sons

• Addressing perspectives on catcalling from male children's viewpoint.

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Positive Interaction Scenario

• Example of a friendly, confident interaction.

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Negative Interaction Scenario

• Example of a creepy, aggressive interaction.

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Online Commentary

• A list of online ideas regarding approaches to women.

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Video Resource

• Link to a video discussing sexual harassment.

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Perspective Question

• Discussing beauty and male attractiveness in sociale situations.