PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13.1: Milgram Experiment, Smoke-Filled Room, Stanford Prison Experiment

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Dan Meegan

Document Summary

Social psychologists: study the interaction between the person and the situation. Behaviour is a function of the person and the environment (b=f(p,e)) Ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)s a(cid:374)alog(cid:455): a perso(cid:374)(cid:859)s (cid:271)eha(cid:448)ior is a consequence of sets of forces acting on them, and their behavior could be predicted if the forces were understood. Mimicry: taking on the behaviours, emotional displays, and facial expressions of others. Allows us to get along easier with other mem(cid:271)ers of our spe(cid:272)ies through . Conscious mimicry: lear(cid:374) to use (cid:272)hopsti(cid:272)ks, do (cid:373)ath, use (cid:272)utler(cid:455) . Chameleon effect: people mimic others non-consciously, automatically copying others(cid:859) (cid:271)eha(cid:448)iours e(cid:448)e(cid:374) (cid:449)ithout realizing it. Laugh when others laugh, make the same facial expressions. This helps coordinate social behavior, helps people feel reassured and validated. Advantage: some use mimicry as an advantage; if they want to make a good impression or be accepted into a group, they begin to mimic them even more.