Cognitive Dissonance Theory
... manner or context so that it no longer appears to be inconsistent with your beliefs. If you reflect on this series of mental gymnastics for a moment you will probably recognize why cognitive dissonance has come to be so popular. ...
... manner or context so that it no longer appears to be inconsistent with your beliefs. If you reflect on this series of mental gymnastics for a moment you will probably recognize why cognitive dissonance has come to be so popular. ...
Prejudice
... our sensitivity to this characteristic reflect our socialization into a race-conscious society with a long history of racial stratification. ...
... our sensitivity to this characteristic reflect our socialization into a race-conscious society with a long history of racial stratification. ...
Social Psychology
... This type of learning occurs when a person learns something through observation of others. Children learn prejudices through others by hearing or seeing others express prejudicial attitudes. Another important component consists of the characteristics of the recipient. The intelligence of the recipie ...
... This type of learning occurs when a person learns something through observation of others. Children learn prejudices through others by hearing or seeing others express prejudicial attitudes. Another important component consists of the characteristics of the recipient. The intelligence of the recipie ...
Toward a Historical Sociology of Social Situations1
... come to understand and experience “what is going on here and now” in a situation but also how it is that we seem to so easily arrive at consensus about the nature of this social reality (Goffman 1974, p. 9). His primary explanatory tool for this phenomenon was the frame construct, which he defined a ...
... come to understand and experience “what is going on here and now” in a situation but also how it is that we seem to so easily arrive at consensus about the nature of this social reality (Goffman 1974, p. 9). His primary explanatory tool for this phenomenon was the frame construct, which he defined a ...
liberty defined: an objectivist anarchist manifesto
... Libertarianism, thus, is more than a political doctrine in opposition to the “cult of omnipotent state”, as announced by the poetic, but rather evasive opening line, of the “Statement of Principles” of the Libertarian Party (U.S.A.). It is an entire way of life which by its basic premises stands phi ...
... Libertarianism, thus, is more than a political doctrine in opposition to the “cult of omnipotent state”, as announced by the poetic, but rather evasive opening line, of the “Statement of Principles” of the Libertarian Party (U.S.A.). It is an entire way of life which by its basic premises stands phi ...
The New Implicit Measures: An Overview
... obviously assess attitudes, some researchers further emphasize that implicit measures tap into an automatic evaluative reaction – one that comes to mind spontaneously upon the mere presentation of the attitude object (Fazio, Sanbonmatsu, Powell, & Kardes, 1986; see De Houwer, this volume), rather th ...
... obviously assess attitudes, some researchers further emphasize that implicit measures tap into an automatic evaluative reaction – one that comes to mind spontaneously upon the mere presentation of the attitude object (Fazio, Sanbonmatsu, Powell, & Kardes, 1986; see De Houwer, this volume), rather th ...
Recovering the context in posttraumatic stress disorder: The
... take a definite theory as starting point and examine selected hypotheses; individuals, like everyone else, who have their own beliefs, values, attitudes, etc., and who many times run the risk of interpreting reality solely from their own cognitive framework, disregarding facts and realities they are ...
... take a definite theory as starting point and examine selected hypotheses; individuals, like everyone else, who have their own beliefs, values, attitudes, etc., and who many times run the risk of interpreting reality solely from their own cognitive framework, disregarding facts and realities they are ...
Conclusions
... between the economy and social attitudes. He says that there is a shift from materialist to nomaterialist (he calls them postmodernist) values crucial for a society. At present, society of a well-developed state relates merely economic prosperity and security to the quality of life [Inglehart, 1997] ...
... between the economy and social attitudes. He says that there is a shift from materialist to nomaterialist (he calls them postmodernist) values crucial for a society. At present, society of a well-developed state relates merely economic prosperity and security to the quality of life [Inglehart, 1997] ...
social psychology learning objectives
... 15. Discuss and give examples of the self-serving bias. Discuss the application of this bias when we compare ourselves to others and recognize examples and research results. What are the adaptive and maladaptive aspects of the self-serving bias? 16. Define and recognize examples of unrealistic optim ...
... 15. Discuss and give examples of the self-serving bias. Discuss the application of this bias when we compare ourselves to others and recognize examples and research results. What are the adaptive and maladaptive aspects of the self-serving bias? 16. Define and recognize examples of unrealistic optim ...
Age for change - University of Amsterdam
... that these beliefs result from a lack of accurate information on the productivity characteristics of older employees. To target concerns, managers should be informed about the possible consequences of their AS across diverse workplace situations. Here, the goal is to increase managers’ insights into ...
... that these beliefs result from a lack of accurate information on the productivity characteristics of older employees. To target concerns, managers should be informed about the possible consequences of their AS across diverse workplace situations. Here, the goal is to increase managers’ insights into ...
European Language Social Science Thesaurus (ELSST): issues in
... Thus ‘courts’ in general language may have several meanings, but its position as an NT to ‘administration of justice’ in ELSST narrows its meaning to legal courts. The definition of a term may also be made precise through the use of a Scope Note (SN). Thus ‘bills’ in general language can have at le ...
... Thus ‘courts’ in general language may have several meanings, but its position as an NT to ‘administration of justice’ in ELSST narrows its meaning to legal courts. The definition of a term may also be made precise through the use of a Scope Note (SN). Thus ‘bills’ in general language can have at le ...
BA Philosophy/BA Sociology PSYCHOLOGY OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
... Researchers were intrigued by the results of some early research that revealed very weak relations between attitudes and behaviour. In one study (LaPiere, 1934), a researcher and a young Chinese couple travelled around the Western portion of the US, visiting 250 restaurants, inns and hotels. Despite ...
... Researchers were intrigued by the results of some early research that revealed very weak relations between attitudes and behaviour. In one study (LaPiere, 1934), a researcher and a young Chinese couple travelled around the Western portion of the US, visiting 250 restaurants, inns and hotels. Despite ...
Reflections on the Impact of Modernity in Evolving a Multi
... In our contemporary global society, the importance of identity is constantly acknowledged. Through the lens of individually constructed identity, we see ourselves in relation to those around us, reflect on differences and similarities, and try to make sense of our experiences in a coherent fashion. ...
... In our contemporary global society, the importance of identity is constantly acknowledged. Through the lens of individually constructed identity, we see ourselves in relation to those around us, reflect on differences and similarities, and try to make sense of our experiences in a coherent fashion. ...
Social Inequality - Outwood Academy Valley
... education is the most effective way to increase upward social mobility. (12 marks) Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the growth of an underclass has led to an increasing number of social problems in Britain today. (12 marks) Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the poor are larg ...
... education is the most effective way to increase upward social mobility. (12 marks) Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the growth of an underclass has led to an increasing number of social problems in Britain today. (12 marks) Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the poor are larg ...
Promoting positive attitudes
... cannot do perpetuates a negative attitude. When coaching athletes with disability it is essential to concentrate on what they can do rather than what they can’t, it is also important to note that a pitying ‘poor you’ attitude can be just as harmful to an athlete with disability. By understanding why ...
... cannot do perpetuates a negative attitude. When coaching athletes with disability it is essential to concentrate on what they can do rather than what they can’t, it is also important to note that a pitying ‘poor you’ attitude can be just as harmful to an athlete with disability. By understanding why ...
Bulletin Personality and Social Psychology
... broaden the discussion of relevant theoretical factors. Of particular interest are perspectives that view people as motivated to maintain a positive social identity. Turner et al.’s (1987) influential self-categorization theory, which is an outgrowth of social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1986) ...
... broaden the discussion of relevant theoretical factors. Of particular interest are perspectives that view people as motivated to maintain a positive social identity. Turner et al.’s (1987) influential self-categorization theory, which is an outgrowth of social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1986) ...
Structural Predictors of Tie Formation in Twitter
... workplaces means that people are likely to encounter others who share interests or opinions. We evaluate others positively when they have characteristics in common with ourselves, thus driving the strengthening of these connections. This is the principle of homophily, that “similarity breeds connect ...
... workplaces means that people are likely to encounter others who share interests or opinions. We evaluate others positively when they have characteristics in common with ourselves, thus driving the strengthening of these connections. This is the principle of homophily, that “similarity breeds connect ...
Social Psychology - Napa Valley College
... for one’s attitudes; people assume their attitudes match the reasons that are plausible and easy to verbalize. Remember the Friends episode we mentioned in which Ross makes a list of reasons for his feelings toward Rachel and Julie? As in the research studies, Ross found it easiest to verbalize reas ...
... for one’s attitudes; people assume their attitudes match the reasons that are plausible and easy to verbalize. Remember the Friends episode we mentioned in which Ross makes a list of reasons for his feelings toward Rachel and Julie? As in the research studies, Ross found it easiest to verbalize reas ...
Symposia
... highly on both the loneliness scale and the nostalgia proneness scale had higher self-esteem than those who were lonely but not nostalgic. Based on these results, we challenge the rather negative view of nostalgia present in the literature, conceptualising nostalgia instead as a self-conscious and p ...
... highly on both the loneliness scale and the nostalgia proneness scale had higher self-esteem than those who were lonely but not nostalgic. Based on these results, we challenge the rather negative view of nostalgia present in the literature, conceptualising nostalgia instead as a self-conscious and p ...
MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review
... deviant behaviors, it becomes easier for the individual to learn these behaviors and thus become deviant themselves. The extent of learning is dependent on certain features, such as the frequency and intensity of the interactions. In social situations, it is inevitable that individuals will encounte ...
... deviant behaviors, it becomes easier for the individual to learn these behaviors and thus become deviant themselves. The extent of learning is dependent on certain features, such as the frequency and intensity of the interactions. In social situations, it is inevitable that individuals will encounte ...
Chapter 9: Prejudice: Disliking Others
... A raft of experiments—by researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin (Devine & Sharp, 2008), Yale and Harvard universities (Banaji, 2004), Indiana University (Fazio, 2007), the University of Colorado (Wittenbrink, 2007; Wittenbrink & others, 1997), the University of Washingt ...
... A raft of experiments—by researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin (Devine & Sharp, 2008), Yale and Harvard universities (Banaji, 2004), Indiana University (Fazio, 2007), the University of Colorado (Wittenbrink, 2007; Wittenbrink & others, 1997), the University of Washingt ...
Psych578 socialinteraction
... Preparing notes on the assigned readings for each class One week before each reading is due to be discussed, I will ask two student volunteers to each prepare a one-page set of notes, comments, and questions concerning that reading. I expect each student to volunteer for several such reading analyse ...
... Preparing notes on the assigned readings for each class One week before each reading is due to be discussed, I will ask two student volunteers to each prepare a one-page set of notes, comments, and questions concerning that reading. I expect each student to volunteer for several such reading analyse ...
Who is blameworthy? Social identity and inter
... out-group. Furthermore, the significant interaction between target group and the role (bully vs. victim) played by the in-group and the out-group qualified this main effect. In fact, participants showed an higher preference for the in-group when it was the victimised group, whereas, when it acted ag ...
... out-group. Furthermore, the significant interaction between target group and the role (bully vs. victim) played by the in-group and the out-group qualified this main effect. In fact, participants showed an higher preference for the in-group when it was the victimised group, whereas, when it acted ag ...
personality (5)
... 3. Explain the foot-in-the-door phenomenon and the effect of role playing on attitudes in terms of cognitive dissonance theory. ...
... 3. Explain the foot-in-the-door phenomenon and the effect of role playing on attitudes in terms of cognitive dissonance theory. ...
Attributions - Ashton Southard
... People don’t assign cause to an action as though they are unaware or ignorant of the likelihood that other people would perform the same action in response to the same stimulus, or the same person would repeat the behavior, or how that actor would perform in response to other stimuli › People do not ...
... People don’t assign cause to an action as though they are unaware or ignorant of the likelihood that other people would perform the same action in response to the same stimulus, or the same person would repeat the behavior, or how that actor would perform in response to other stimuli › People do not ...