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SocialPsychology_Chapter1.pdf Flashcards
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What was the focus of the Bobo Doll Experiment?
Answer
The Bobo Doll Experiment aimed to investigate the impact of observed aggression on children's behavior, revealing that children who watched adults behave violently were more likely to imitate that behavior.
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What is the Asch Conformity Experiment?
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The Asch Conformity Experiment, conducted in the 1950s, demonstrated that people would give incorrect answers on a test to fit in with the group, revealing susceptibility to conformity.
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According to Allport (1998), what does Social Psychology attempt to understand?
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Social Psychology attempts to understand and explain the behavior of an individual or groups of individuals as they influence and are influenced by others.
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How does Social Psychology relate to Sociology?
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Social Psychology and Sociology both study people and help understand the dynamics of emotions, relationships, and behaviors. Sociology focuses on the development, structure, and functioning of human society, providing insights into human nature.
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How does Anthropology relate to Social Psychology?
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Anthropology studies individual cultures within a society, focusing on language, kinship patterns, and cultural artifacts, which may influence social behavior.
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What is Pakikisama?
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Pakikisama means getting along with others to maintain harmonious relationships, leading to camaraderie and shared efforts for the common good.
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What are the Indigenous Concepts of Filipino Social Reality?
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The Indigenous Concepts of Filipino Social Reality include Hiya (Shame), Utang na Loob (Debt of Gratitude), Pakikisama (Yielding to the majority/authority), Pakikiramdam (Sensing), and Kapwa (Shared Identity).
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What is a Sample Survey in Social Psychology?
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A Sample Survey is a method used to collect subjective reports or responses directly from respondents to draw generalizations about a larger population.
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What is Experimental Research in Social Psychology?
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Experimental Research is designed to examine cause and effect relationships between variables by manipulating the independent variable to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
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What was the main focus of the Milgram Experiments?
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The Milgram Experiments focused on understanding why people obey authority figures, revealing that individuals tend to be more obedient than they believe.
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What role does social psychological knowledge play in understanding scientific research findings?
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It helps individuals avoid falling prey to media over condensations, misapplications, and misrepresentations of research findings.
12
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What are some ambiguities of daily living related to social interaction?
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Knowing the right moment to join a group, when to ask questions or present one's argument, or how to blend in with other people.
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What does the Societal Level of Analysis focus on?
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The Societal Level of Analysis focuses on broader patterns of social behavior and identifies links between social forces and general behaviors, such as homicide rates and consumer behavior.
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What is Correlational Research in Social Psychology?
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Correlational Research involves observing and assessing the relationship between two or more variables to determine how changes in one variable affect another.
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What is the relationship between Social Psychology and Social Work?
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Social Work is an academic discipline that aims to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Both psychologists and social workers are dedicated to helping others.
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What does the Interpersonal Level of Analysis emphasize?
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The Interpersonal Level of Analysis emphasizes the individual's current social situation and how social interactions influence behavior.
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What is a social skill intrinsic to the Filipino personality and likely to other Asian indigenous peoples?
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Sensitivity in social situations.
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What is Social Psychology?
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Social psychology is the scientific study of human social behavior, focusing on how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
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What is the significance of Kapwa in Filipino culture?
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Kapwa, or shared identity, reflects the belief in the unity of individuals, emphasizing that people are interconnected regardless of age, status, or affiliations.
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What areas of interaction does Social Psychology include?
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Social Psychology includes areas such as affiliation, altruism, attraction, liking, aggression, communication, conformity, the influence of groups, environmental factors, love, attitude, prejudice, leadership, and group tasks.
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What did the Stanford Prison Experiment investigate?
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The Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, investigated the effects of a prison environment on behavior, highlighting how people yield to situational pressures.
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In what way is social psychological knowledge applicable to social problems and public policies?
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It can promote human welfare.
23
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What does Utang na Loob signify?
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Utang na Loob signifies a debt of gratitude owed to someone who has helped, repaid in various ways to show appreciation.
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What does Hiya mean in Filipino social interaction?
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Hiya refers to the value of living up to accepted standards of behavior and not causing embarrassment to others.
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What are the three Levels of Analysis in Social Psychology?
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1. Societal Level of Analysis 2. Individual Level of Analysis 3. Interpersonal Level of Analysis.
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What is the Dependent Variable (DV) in an experiment?
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The Dependent Variable (DV) is the variable that is observed or measured, and whose changes are considered to be the effect of the manipulation of the independent variable.
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Why is Social Psychology considered a science?
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Social Psychology is considered a science because of the information and methods it uses in gathering data and explaining behavior, which is based on scientific inquiry and carried out using the scientific method.
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What is the Independent Variable (IV) in an experiment?
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The Independent Variable (IV) is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to test as a possible cause of changes in the dependent variable.
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What is the Individual Level of Analysis used for?
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The Individual Level of Analysis is used by clinical and personality psychologists to explain behavior based on a person's unique psychological makeup and life history.
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What does Pakikiramdam refer to in Filipino social interactions?
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Pakikiramdam refers to heightened sensitivity and the ability to sense the feelings and attitudes of others, an important survival tool in social navigation.