stuff i don't know M2

Question 1

conjunction error

Answer 1

type of representativeness heuristic

belief that combination of two independent events is more likely than one of them

Question 2

6 ways attitudes are formed

Answer 2

exposure
basic learning processes
cognitive appraisal
genetics
self-perception
physical movement

Question 3

when do attitudes predict behavior (5)

Answer 3

same level of specificity

attitude is strong

lack of situational constraints

self-conscious

attitude and behavior are around same time

Question 4

4 premises of cog dissonance theory

Answer 4

1) people like consistency between ABC

2) perceived inconsistency leads to dissonance

3) dissonance is uncomfortable

4) we try to reduce the dissonance

Question 5

who did research/came up with cog dissonance theory

Answer 5

festinger and carlsmith

Question 6

obstacles in deciding to help

Answer 6

1) audience inhibition: don’t want to embarrass self

2) cost > benefit (social exchange theory)

Question 7

what is it called when a helpee may perceive help in a abd way

Answer 7

threat to self esteem model