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The "I knew it all along phenomenon"
Theories --
predict observed events
can be used
Hypothesis: a testable proposition that describes a relationship that may exist between events
• Allows us to test a theory
• Gives direction to research
• Can make a good theory practical
Example 2 : Politeness
When two variables correlate, any combination of three explanations is possible. Either one may cause the other, or both may be affected by an
underlying “third factor.”
How is correlation measured?
Experiments show causal relationship between variables
Variables are of two kinds --
the conditions of an experiment such
that all persons have the same chance of
being in a given condition
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What underlies this motive?
The correlation between high self esteem and narcissism
A lot of our judgments happen unconsciously
Note -- intuition is not foolproof and can also often fail
The tendency to presume, sometimes despite contrary odds, that someone or something belongs to a particular group if resembling (representing) a typical member.
A cognitive rule that judges the likelihood of things in terms of their availability in memory. If instances of something come readily to mind, we presume it to be commonplace.
Dispositional attribution -- attributing behavior to one's personal disposition and traits
The principle that 'attitudes follow behavior' is supported by all three of these theories
The process by which a message induces change in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors
Main ideas:
Paths of persuasion:
Central route persuasion leads to more enduring change than peripheral route persuasion
Conclusion: for best results -- go first or last not middle
However, media influence is also pretty powerful
be cherished, women deserve protection
Evolutionary psychology -- kin selection, direct reciprocity, indirect reciprocity, group selection
Genuine altruism and empathy
Mirror image perceptions --
Reciprocal views of each other often held by parties in conflict; for example, each may view itself as moral and peace-loving and the other as evil and aggressive.
For example, each may view itself as moral and peace-loving and the
other as evil and aggressive
•AKA: enemy perceptions
How we describe the conflict gives insight into how we
are primarily experiencing it
Simplistic thinking -- rational thinking becomes more difficult as tensions arise
1. As behavior:
2. As perceptions:
3. As feelings:
There are different approaches to conflict --
What breeds obedience?
Two distinct kinds -- passionate love and companionate love
Passionate love --
A state of intense longing for union with another. Passionate lovers are absorbed in each other, feel ecstatic at attaining their partner’s love, and are disconsolate on losing it.
Companionate love -- The affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined.