Psychology 2070A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Ultimate Attribution Error, In-Group Favoritism, Relative Deprivation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2070A/B
• Professor: Taylor Kohut

Document Summary

Cognitive dissonance theory: we feel bad about dissonant cognitions so we either: change one of the cognitions, add a consonant cognition, or reduce the importance of dissonant cognition and the increase the importance of consonant cognition. Induced compliance paradigm: performing a counterattitudinal behavior at the experimenter"s request. Effort justification paradigm: putting effort into something pointless. Free choice paradigm: spreading of the alternatives (like the one you chose more) Self perception theory: we like something because we do it. Impression management theory: participants want to remain consistent (self-presentation goal to be likable and competent) Self-affirmation theory: want to see themselves as capable, dissonance causes discomfort so they either change or do something to reaffirm self-worth. Hypocrisy paradigm: have someone publically promote an issue and they become aware. Ambivalent attitude has both positive and negative factors. Cognitive response theory: effectiveness of a message in changing attitude depends on the thoughts evoked by it.