Peer interactions and Social relations Flashcards
(19 cards)
Thinking and feeling in Social Psychology
The social self: understanding ourselves
The social perceiver: understanding the soial world
The social judge: Attitudes, emotions and behaviour
Relating in Social psychology
Communication, persuasion and close relationships
Belonging in Social Psychology
The social group
Social influence
Group behaviour
Intergroup relations
Applying in Social Psychology
Improving intergroup relations
Understanding and controlling aggression
Altruism (acting to help someone else at the cost of onseself) and justice
What is the general aim of Social Psychology
further knowledge about the relationship between people and the social world
How is Psychology seen as a sceintific discipline
Devising and testing theories
Empirically putting theories to the test
Testing universals of human nature
What are some of the influences in social psychology
- Behaviorism
- Gestalt Psychology
Define behaviorism
theory of learning that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, and conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment
What is behaviorism?
Behaviorism is a psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
True or False: Behaviorism focuses on the influence of cognition on behavior.
False
Fill in the blank: Behaviorism is primarily concerned with the relationship between _____ and environmental stimuli.
behavior
Who is considered the father of behaviorism?
John B. Watson
Which of the following is a key concept in behaviorism? A) Reinforcement B) Cognitive dissonance C) Self-actualization
A) Reinforcement
What role do rewards and punishments play in behaviorism?
Rewards and punishments are used to reinforce desired behaviors and discourage undesired behaviors.
True or False: Behaviorists believe that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment.
True
Which behaviorist is known for his work on operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
What does ‘social learning theory’ emphasize in relation to behaviorism?
Social learning theory emphasizes the role of observational learning and modeling in behavior acquisition.
Multiple Choice: Behaviorism has influenced which area of psychology the most? A) Clinical Psychology B) Social Psychology C) Developmental Psychology
B) Social Psychology
