Terms Summary- Chapter 18
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.