Unit 4 Lecture Notes & Study Sheets Flashcards by Madilyn Ko

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TYL: Attribution Errors

if I trip it’s because of the furniture placement; if others trip it’s because they are clumsy

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actor-observer effect

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TYL: Attribution Errors

if I pass the test, it’s because I am smart; if I fail it, it is because the test is unfair

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self-serving bias

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TYL: Attribution Errors

if my team wins, it’s because we are talented; if we fail it is because the other team had an unfair advantage

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group-serving bias

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TYL: Attribution Errors

if others run a red light, it’s because they are impatient

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correspondence bias (aka fundamental attribution error)

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TYL: Attribution Errors

if people are poor, it’s because they deserve it

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belief in a just world

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what attributes outcomes to something internal - caused by personality

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dispositionally

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what attributes outcomes to something external - caused by situation

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situationally

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how we neglect the situation when judging others’ negative outcomes (thus attribute it dispositionally)

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correspondence bias

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how we judge our own positive outcomes (dispositionally) and negative outcomes (situationally)

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self-serving bias

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how we judge our groups’ outcomes as we do our own (as described in self-serving bias)

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group-serving bias

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how we judge ourselves (self-serving bias) and others (oppositely)

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actor-observer bias

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TYL: Group and Crowd Phenomena

Camila is a runner and kicks butt best when she has an audience.

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social facilitation

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TYL: Group and Crowd Phenomena

Jack slacks on his group assignment.

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social loafing

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TYL: Group and Crowd Phenomena

Asha’s car broke down on a busy street, but no one stopped to help.

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bystander effect

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TYL: Group and Crowd Phenomena

Tim’s group makes a bad decision so not to dissent from the majority.

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groupthink

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TYL: Group and Crowd Phenomena

Each time the pro-life and pro-choice groups meet, the members become more pro-life and pro-choice, respectively.

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group polarization

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TYL: Group and Crowd Phenomena

Lily only paraded topless because all the other women did.

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deindividuation

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Who is Steve Hassan?

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involved himself with Moonie Doctrine; is now a cult deprogramming expert

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What is the estimated number of cults today?

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2,500

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What is a group of people who share common ideology and are lead by a powerful, charismatic leader?

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cult

- not all cults are harmful

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What are the 3 warning signs of a harmful cult?

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Communications outside group are discouraged
Leader is authoritarian (makes decisions unilaterally)
Theology is exclusive; what is taught is the only truth

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What are the three modus operandi of cults?

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plays on belonging and existential needs of people
engaging in mind control
escalating demands
subtle threats

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What are the ways a cult engages in mind control?

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chanting, repetition, lack of sleep or nutrition

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What are cult victims’ symptoms similar to?

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temporal lobe damage

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What are the 4 cult victims' symptoms?

irritability, loss of libido, loss of a sense of humor, heightened paranoia

Which concept did the musical recital vs. card game demo AND the controversial issue demo illustrate?

framing effects; simply because of the title, the paragraph was interpreted differently

What is the self enhancement bias?

the tendency to think we are a little better than we are

Which concept did the self-ranking homework assignment illustrate?

self-enhancement bias

What kind of love is based on physical attraction?

eros

What kind of love sees love as a game?

ludus

What kind of love is most comfortable becoming close friends first, then developing a dating relationship?

storge

What kind of love seeks a mate for a practical reason?

pragma

What kind of love is attracted to high drama relationships?

mania

What kind of love is a selfless, giving, altruistic kind of love?

agape

What are the predicted gender differences regarding love?

men - eros | women - agape

What are the found gender differences regarding love?

men - ludic | women - pragmatic, storge

What kind of relationship is least likely to last?

eros

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Ada is persistently sad and no longer interested in hobbies she used to pursue passionately.

major depression

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Abdu experiences attacks during which his heart beats so hard he think he is dying

panic disorder

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Aimi experiences flashbacks and nightmares since getting raped.

PTSD

TYL: Symptoms &Disorders | Haruto hears voices and thinks that extraterrestrials control his thoughts.

schizophrenia

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Alina has a fear of germs and washes her hands so much that they get red and chapped.

OCD

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Anton's fear of flying has prevented him from getting a promotion at his job.

phobic disorder

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Ester sweats profusely and her voice trembles when talking to people

social anxiety disorder

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Filip rocks persistently, avoids eye contact with others, and has communication difficulties.

autism spectrum

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Alice is afraid to leaver her home and go out in public.

agoraphobia

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | William is anxious about pretty much everything, pretty much all of the time.

generalized anxiety disorder

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Sophia has periods of sadness, but also periods of elation, energy and nonstop talking.

bipolar disorder

TYL: Symptoms & Disorders | Kyle is easily distracted and has difficulty sitting still.

ADHD

TYL: Disorders and Treatments | psychotherapy and antipsychotics

schizophrenia

TYL: Disorders and Treatments | CBT, antidepressants, and exercise

major depression disorder

TYL: Disorders and Treatments | CBT and lithium bicarbonate

bipolar

TYL: Disorders and Treatments | behavioral therapy and stimulants

ADHD

TYL: Disorders and Treatments | CBT and either anti-anxiety or antidepressants

OCD

TYL: Disorders and Treatments | applied behavioral therapy (anti-psychotics just to stop self-harm)

autism spectrum

What are the criteria (4 D's) in diagnosing a disorder?

deviance, dysfunctional, demand, danger

what are the two components of OCD?

cognitive, behavioral

what is the cognitive component of OCD?

obsessive irrational thoughts cause anxiety

what is the behavioral component of OCD?

performing irrational rituals

what are the two types of episodes of bipolar disorder?

mania and depression

what is mania in bipolar disorder characterized by?

increased self esteem high energy/decreased perceived need for sleep grandiose planning reckless, impulsive behavior

which mental illness is the most out of touch with reality, with a diverse set of symptoms?

schizophrenia

regarding schizophrenia, what is there a correlation between?

mental health services and functioning

what are the two ways schizophrenia is diagnosed?

positive vs. negative symptoms | old sub-types

what are positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

they are often treated differently

what are the four subtypes of schizophrenia?

paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated

Film: Elling | What country is the film from?

Oslo

Film: Elling | What are the three characters?

Elling, Kjel, Frank

Film: Elling | How long has each been institutionalized?

Elling: 4 years Kjel: 20 years (1/2 of life)

Film: Elling | What things do we take for granted that they needed to learn?

answering the door and phone, social skills, leaving home, shopping, navigating neighborhood

Film: Elling | What are some symptoms displayed by each person?

Elling: neuroticism, anxiety ticks (clapping hands) Kjel: strong emotions cause self-inflicted harm, lack of social skills

Film: Elling | Parenting style displayed by Frank

authoritative (high demand, highly responsive to need, clear boundaries)

Film: Elling | Psychologist who felt being "better than average" is most important part of happiness

Adler

Film: Elling | What did Elling find he was better than average at?

poetry

Film: Elling | What was Frank surprised to find Kjel was better than average at?

automechanics and engineering

Film: Elling | How did Kjel help Elling?

encouraged him to go out and try new things; acted as Elling's protector

Film: Elling | How did each man show improved psychological health during the film?

were able to: - see from other's pov - care for another person; self sacrificing - enjoy life more

Film: Elling | What else do the men need to prove before passing as self-supporting?

jobs

Film: Elling | What would Frank's job be in this regard?

to find jobs for Elling and Kjel

Film: Elling | How long do patients get to prove themselves to be self supporting?

two years

Film: Elling | How much does it cost taxpayers for their monthly stipend while on probation and learning?

in the US, it costs 10x more for institutionalization than monthly stipend