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Prejudice

AP Psych Social Psychology Key Terms Flashcard Format And Pictures

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Psychology
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behavior
Social Psychology
Behavioural sciences
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Attitude change
In-group–out-group bias
Cognitive dissonance
Attitude
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 "Race and Ethnicity"

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ethics
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Social inequality
Ethnic group
Minority group
Racism
Prejudice
Cultural assimilation
Sociology of race and ethnic relations
Social interpretations of race
Social Issues

Chapter 8 Race and Ethnicity as Lived Experience Chapter Study Outline Defining Race and Ethnicity Race is a socially defined category, based on real or perceived biological differences between groups of people. Ethnicity is a socially defined category based on common language, religion, nationality, history, or another cultural factor. Sociologists see race and ethnicity as social constructions because they are not rooted in biological differences, they change over time, and they never have firm boundaries. Symbolic ethnicity is an ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions and does not significantly impact everyday life. Situational ethnicity is an ethnic identity that can be either displayed or concealed depending on its usefulness in a given situation.

Terms Summary- Chapter 18

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Anger
Attachment theory
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Prejudice
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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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