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Chapter 18
Bonus Exam
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
05/06/2009

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Term
Attribution Theory
Definition
Suggests how we explain someone's behavior.
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Fundamental Attributional Error
Definition
The tendency for observers to underestimate the impact of the situation and overestimate personal disposition.
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Attitudes
Definition
Feelings that make us respond in different ways to things.
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Foot in the door
Definition
The tendency for someone who has agreed to a small request to later agree to a bigger request.
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Cognitive Dissonance theory
Definition
The theory that we act to reduce discomfort we feel when thoughts are inconsistent.
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Conforming and Obediance
Definition
Adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.
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Armative Social influence
Definition
Influence resulting froma persons desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval.
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Informational Social Influence
Definition
Influence resulting from a person's desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval.
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Social Facilitation
Definition
Stronger responses on simple or well learned tasks in the presence of others.
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Social Loafing
Definition
The tendency for people in a group to exert less effort when working together.
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Deindividualism
Definition
The less of self awareness and self restraint occuring in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity.
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Prejudice

(Attitude)

Definition
A misture of beliefs, usually negative, emotions and discriminatory actions.
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In Group Bias
Definition
favoring one's own group
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Scapegoat Theory
Definition
Prejudice provides an outlet for anger, someone to blame.
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Just World Phenomenon
Definition
Good is rewarded and evil is punished.
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Frustration-Aggression principle
Definition
Frustration creates anger, which can generate aggression.
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Proximity
Definition
Geographic nearness, friendships most powerful predicter.
Term

More Exposure Effect

Definition

Repeated exposure to stimuli increases liking of them

Physical attractiveness affects 1st impression greatly.

 

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Bystander Intervention 
Definition
When a bystander must first notice, interpret and feel responsible for an emergency before they help.
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Equity
Definition
giving what you get in a relationship and vice versa.
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Self disclosure
Definition
Revealing intimate aspects of ones self to others.
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Altruism
Definition
Unselfish Regard for Welfare of others.
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Superordinate Goals
Definition
Shared goals that override differences among people and require their cooperation.
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