UNIT 3 Social Psychology

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

What are the three parts of Social Psychology?

1. Relations
2. Influence
3. Thinking

What is the definition of Social Psychology?

• The study of how we think about, influence and relate to one another.
• "Sociology"

What is Social Thinking?

• How we think about one and other
• Mental image of somebody

What is Attribution Theory? 

• The idea that we give a casual explanation for someone's behavior either to the situation or to a persons disposition. 

An example of Attribution Theory

• Was my friend a jerk because she is a bad person or because she's having a  bad day.

What is Fundamental Attribution Error?

• To tendency to underestimate the impact of a situation and overestimate the impact of personal disposition.

An example of Fundamental Attribution Error

• Road Rage- "Maybe that driver is ill (Situation) / "Crazy Driver" (Disposition)

What is the definition of Attitude?

• A belief of feeling that predisposes one to respond in a particular way to something.

Attitude Guide

• Internal + External Influences = Behavior

What is Foot in the Door Phenomenon?

• The tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to later comply with a larger request

An example of Foot in the Door Phenomenon

• If I give you an answer on a quiz, you might ask for another.

What is Door in the Face Phenomenon?

• The tendency for people who say no to a huge request, to comply with a smaller one.

An example of Door in the Face Phenomenon

• Driving your parents car vs Getting dropped off

What is Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• Conflict against belief
• We do not like when we have either conflicting attitudes or when our attitudes do not match our actions.
• When they clash we will change our attitudes to create balance

An example of Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• Principle vs Administrative rules