PSYC 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Social Loafing, Stanley Milgram, Victim Blaming
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Forming perceptions of others: attribution processes. Positive feelings toward another person- how do we choose partners, those who are similar or different from us: attitudes. Evaluations of objects of thought: conformity and obedience. Yielding to pressure and following direct commands- how are people manipulated and pressured in doing things they don"t want to do: behavior in groups. *branch of phycology that deals with peoples individual thoughts, emotions, perceptions and behaviors influence others and their social surroundings. 2-3 years- identify themselves (understand their gender, either boy or girl) Self-concept changes all the type (asks the question who am i?: believes about the world, Is there a chemical responsible for following in love?- yes there is. Put tests subjects in mri scans, one of the significant other and one of someone else. Two different types of love: passionate love- intimacy, comfort, at ease and appreciate the other person, companionate love- intrusive thoughts of significant other, neediness to be with the other person.