Social Psychology Formative Flashcard

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What is group polarization?

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the radicalization of the groups' ideology through discussion

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The tendency to comply with a large request if one has previously complied with a small request is known as...

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Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon

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A business leader who welcomes a variety of opinions from her employees and invites expert critique of protocols. What does this prevent from developing in the company?

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Groupthink

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Lance is in cross country runner.  He tends to run faster when he is running with someone than when he is running alone.  This is an example of...

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social facilitation

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Kelvin witnesses a bad car accident on his way to school. He doesn't stop and help because there are more people in the area who can help. This is an example of...

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bystander effect

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What was the experiment on conformity where subjects knowingly gave incorrect answers to conform to the group norm?

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Asch Experiment

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In Milgram's study on obedience, two-thirds of the subjects...

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continued all the way to 450 volts

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Mabel conforms to her company's rules because she wants to be liked and accepted by her colleagues. This is an example of conforming due to...

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normative influence.

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___ states that the more we see or experience of something, the more we will like it.

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The Mere Exposure Effect

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___ is when one's attitudes don't match his/her feelings.

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Cognitive Dissonance