PSYC 360 Midterm: Complete lecture notes- Exam 1
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Chapter 1- course overview, history of social psych. We are constantly being influenced: some social psychology phenomenon. More we see something, the more we like it. Although a lot does not get in that"s not relevant, we still get stuff in unconsciously. A lot of stuff happening beneath the surface: what is social psychology influenced by other people. Influence: social psych- scientific study of how individuals" thoughts, feelings & behaviors are, key components of definition, person by situation approach, fundamental motives. We have a need to : maintain positive self view. Mind fills in gaps for you: perception is subjective ( construal , we use what most easily comes to mind ( accessibility , we"re cognitive misers . Takes 6 steps to reach anyone in the country- connected. Racial prejudice (individuals: justify actions, be accurate, belong, fundamental cognitive processes, social psychology and other disciplines, history- skipped, social psych & common sense.
