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UNIT 1-3: Social Psychology, Psyc 379,
UNIT 1-3: Social Psychology, Psyc 379,
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How does cognitive dissonance affect behavior change?
Cognitive dissonance occurs when individuals experience discomfort due to conflicting
beliefs or behaviors, leading them to change ...
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UNIT 1-3: Social Psychology, Psyc 379,
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How does cognitive dissonance affect behavior change?
✔✔ Cognitive dissonance occurs when individuals experience discomfort due to conflicting
beliefs or behaviors, leading them to change one of the beliefs or behaviors to reduce the
discomfort.
What are the primary components of the social identity theory?
✔✔ Social identity theory posits that individuals derive part of their identity from group
memberships, which influences their behavior and attitudes toward in-group and out-group
members.
How does conformity influence individual decision-making?
✔✔ Conformity can lead individuals to change their beliefs or behaviors to align with group
norms, often impacting decision-making processes and personal opinions.
What role does groupthink play in decision-making?
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,✔✔ Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group leads to
irrational or dysfunctional outcomes, often stifling critical thinking and dissenting opinions.
How can the bystander effect impact emergency situations?
✔✔ The bystander effect suggests that individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are
present, due to a diffusion of responsibility and social influence.
What are the key factors that influence interpersonal attraction?
✔✔ Interpersonal attraction is influenced by factors such as proximity, similarity, physical
attractiveness, and reciprocal liking.
What is the significance of social norms in guiding behavior?
✔✔ Social norms are unwritten rules that govern behavior in social contexts, providing
expectations for how individuals should act in specific situations.
How does social facilitation affect performance in group settings?
✔✔ Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where individuals perform better on simple
tasks in the presence of others due to increased arousal and motivation.
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, What is the concept of self-serving bias in social psychology?
✔✔ Self-serving bias is the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal
factors while blaming external factors for their failures, protecting their self-esteem.
How does the attribution theory explain behavior?
✔✔ Attribution theory examines how individuals interpret the causes of their own and others’
behaviors, distinguishing between internal (dispositional) and external (situational) attributions.
What impact does stereotype threat have on performance?
✔✔ Stereotype threat occurs when individuals fear confirming negative stereotypes about their
social group, potentially hindering their performance and leading to anxiety.
How can social psychology inform interventions to reduce prejudice?
✔✔ Social psychology provides insights into mechanisms for reducing prejudice, such as
intergroup contact, empathy-building, and promoting common goals among diverse groups.
What is the role of cognitive biases in social perception?
✔✔ Cognitive biases can distort individuals' perceptions and judgments about others, influencing
how they interpret social interactions and group dynamics.
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