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Social Psychology
Unit two ( chapter 5 - 9 )
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
07/24/2008

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What is Brainstorming ?
Definition
Group thinking, where new ideas are fostered - The individuals must feel no restrictions, all notions no matter how odd are acceptable
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Which value is choosen in a trade -off reasoning situation?
Definition
People choose the simpilist solution to value conflict - If the values are not equal in strength the easist route is to choose the stronger one, However both values are strong and equal the a more complicated atrategy must take place
Term
In choosing a value, and the values are both equal and both strong, explain some of the more complicated strategies used to made a value choose.
Definition
1) whether trade off are possible - audience may see trade-off as selling off - Is it socially acceptable to consider trade offs

2) Would others view it as trade off , or tryingto avoid any blame - - Is on accountable to an audiance that magnifies blame-avoidnace motive

3) Take the charagteristci of the audience into consideratuion - If that audience is apathetic and ill informaed, they probably will be responsible to "demogoguery " -which included tatics such as anger arousal and agitation
Term
what are the four functions of values ?
Definition
1) Instrumental function: leading to greater rewards abd fower costs : gain approval and acceptance of others

2) Knowledge function : enabling us to make sense of our world, to cope with everyday decisions and feel that we do need understand

3) Ego defensive: Protecting people from becoming aware of harsh, uncomfortable truths

4) Value Expressive Function :
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Decribel four values dimentions along which difference between nations have been studies
Definition
1) power distance

2) Avoidance of uncvertainty

3) Individualisum collectivism

masculinity and femininity
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