Person perception Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the definition of cognitive heuristics?
Info processing rule of thumb that makes us think quick and easy but not flawlessly
Cognitive heuristics can lead to systematic biases in judgment and decision-making.
Define self-efficacy.
A sense that someone is competent and effective
Self-efficacy influences motivation and performance.
What is learned helplessness?
Taking away responsibility leads to passive behaviour
This concept often relates to depression and lack of motivation.
What does the combination of personal consistency (YES), distinctiveness (NO), and consensus (NO) indicate?
It indicates an internal attribution
Other combinations lead to external attributions.
What is the availability heuristic?
Likelihood of event happening occurs by how easily we think of it
This can lead to misjudgments about the frequency of events.
What does false consensus refer to?
Overestimation of the extent to which others share our opinion
This bias can affect social interactions and perceptions.
What is the base-rate fallacy?
Social perceptions are influenced by one vivid life story than stats
This can skew understanding of probabilities and risks.
What is the fundamental attribution error?
Too many internal attributions
This error leads individuals to underestimate external factors affecting behavior.
What are the two main biases discussed?
- Self-serving bias
- Fundamental attribution error
Self-serving bias relates to explaining one’s own behavior, while fundamental attribution error pertains to others’ behavior.
Why do we blame the victim?
Weaker sense of internal attributions
This concept suggests that individuals in low relational mobility contexts may attribute behavior differently.
What does low relational mobility indicate?
Weaker sense of internal attributions
This concept suggests that individuals in low relational mobility contexts may attribute behavior differently.
What influences well-being according to locus of control?
Internal or external locus of control affects how individuals perceive their ability to influence events
This perception can significantly impact mental health and coping strategies.
Fill in the blank: The self-serving bias explains _______ behavior.
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This bias allows individuals to attribute positive outcomes to themselves and negative outcomes to external factors.
