Psychology 120 Exam 4 fully solved

Psychology 120 Exam 4 Social cognition - correct answer The study of how people use cognitive processes - such as perception, memory, thought, and emotion - to help make sense of other people as well as themselves Yes. We tend to assume that physically attractive individuals are more intelligent, well-adjusted, and socially aware - correct answer Is physical appearance an important determinant of first impression? Why or why not Social Schema - correct answer A general knowledge structure, stored in long-term memory, that relates to social experiences or people Stereotype - correct answer A generalized belief about traits/characteristics of members of a group Prejudice - correct answer A generalized attitude toward members of a group or evaluation of a group Discrimination - correct answer Behaviors directed toward people on the basis of their group membership Social Identity Theory - correct answer -Motivational source of prejuduce -We want to feel good about ourselves; much of our identity comes form the groups to which we belong; just as individual social comparison can boost self-esteem; comparing our group with other groups that are less well off can raise our self esteem Institutional Support - correct answer Our social institutions (school, government, media) can reinforce biased beliefs (children's books - gender roles) If a male subject thought he was talking to an attractive female on the phone, his conversational style was rated as more friendly and positive - but so was the conversational style of the woman on the other end - correct answer Self-fulfilling prophecy