PSYC 360 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Safe Sex, Social Perception, Social Cognition
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Note: the exam will cover chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4, and all of the lecture material covered through social perception. Chapter 1 and lecture on introduction to social psychology: provide a definition of social psychology. Social psychology- the scientific study of how individuals thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people. Key components- 1) science 2) individuals 3) thoughts (cognition), feelings (affect), behavior 4) influence. Example: sexual harassment: describe how research interests in social psychology have been influenced by current events throughout the 20th century. Possibilities, we are curious, to contribute to the solution of social problems, reducing hostility and racism, educating people to practice safer sex, understand the relationship between viewing violence to tv. & violent behavior: what fundamental motives and fundamental cognitive processes that operate in people were discussed in the book and in class. Fundamental motives- 1) maintain positive self view 2) justify actions 3) be accurate 4) belong.
