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AP Psych Social Psychology Key Terms Flashcard Format And Pictures

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Attitude change
In-group–out-group bias
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Prejudice
Group polarization
Ingroups and outgroups

Aggression physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone. Altruism unselfish regard for the welfare of others. Attitude feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events. Attribution Theory the theory that we explain someone's behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition. Bystander Effect the tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present. Central Route Persuasion attitude change path in which interested people focus on the arguments and respond with favorable thoughts. Cognitive Dissonance Theory the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two

Sociology "Life in Groups"

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Chapter 5 Separate and Together: Life in Groups What Is a Group? A group is a collection of people who share some attribute, identify with one another, and interact with each other. A crowd is different because it is simply a temporary gathering of people in a public place, where members may interact but do not identify with each other and will not remain in contact. A crowd is one example of an aggregate, a collection of people who share a physical location but do not have lasting social relations.

Terms Summary- Chapter 18

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Ch 18 Study Tips Xmas Exam 2012 a reaction to frustration: frustration leads to anger bystander effect: the tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present. chameleon effect: subconsciously mimicking one another?s body language. cognitive dissonance: the clashing between our thoughts/feelings and our actions. We adjust our attitudes to fit our actions. critical thinking : thinking that does not simple accept a thought but rather examines it in depth. deindividuation: the loss of self awareness and self restraint in group situations resulting in arousal or bad behaviour. foot-in-the -door phenomenon: the tendency for people to agree with a larger request if they have first completed a smaller request.
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