SOCPSY 1Z03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Dual Process Theory, Social Cognition, Norm (Social)
30 Jan 2020
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Systematic study of the nature and causes of human social behavior . Social behavior includes behavior (action), affect (emotion), and cognition (thoughts) Speaking to others impacts thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors. Impact that a group has on its individual members. Joining a club will socialize you into certain norms and values. Impact of a member on a groups activities and structure. Hierarchy"s within groups, everyone has a role to play. Teams wearing specific colors so you can"t confuse them with other teams (collective identity) Impact of social context on individuals and groups. 2 types of schools of thought in social psychology: psychological social psychology, cognitive perspectives: persons mental activities determine one"s social behavior. Focuses on cognition, motivation and psychological processes nature/cause of what is happening?" Sub theories: dual process theory of information processing, automatic processing: fast actions done without thinking about it, relies on heuristics, allow us to act in the moment (ex.
