Week 3 Lecture Flashcards
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What is social cognition?
Social cognition refers to how we process, store, and apply information about people and social situations.
What are “thin slices” in social cognition?
Thin slices refer to the rapid, often unconscious, inferences we make based on brief observations, such as first impressions formed in 100ms from physical appearance.
What are situational “scripts”?
Situational scripts are expectations based on context that help us predict behaviors and outcomes, such as being polite in a job interview or rowdy at a sports event.
What is attribution theory?
People tend to attribute their own behaviors to situational factors while attributing others’ behaviors to dispositional factors. For example, a student who fails an exam might attribute their poor performance to a noisy environment, while attributing a classmate’s failure to a lack of preparation or intelligence.
What is correspondent inference theory?
Correspondent inference theory suggests we determine if behavior reflects an individual’s traits based on choice, expectedness, and the effects of their actions.
What is covariation theory?
Covariation theory suggests people attribute behavior to factors that covary with the outcomes. It uses three types of information: consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness.
What is counterfactual thinking?
Counterfactual thinking involves imagining alternative outcomes to events, leading to “what if” scenarios that can affect our attributions and judgments.
What is the self-serving bias?
Self-serving bias refers to the tendency to perceive ourselves favorably, which can influence how we judge others, often favoring those similar to ourselves.
What is the belief in a just world (BJW)?
BJW is the belief that people get what they deserve. This belief can lead to victim-blaming, especially when the observer feels threatened by the perceived injustice.
