PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Philip Zimbardo, Realistic Conflict Theory, Fundamental Attribution Error
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Social psychologists study the interaction between the person and the situation to understand social reality. Kurt lewin, a social psychologist, b=f(p,e), behaviour is a function of person and the. Mimicry-taking on for ourselves the emotions, emotional displays, and facial expressions of others. Who we are, is constantly shaped and patterned by other people. Chameleon effect-people mimic others non-consciously, automatically copying others" behaviours even without realizing it (laughing when others tend to laugh) Social norms-usually unwritten guidelines for how to behave in social contexts, govern our behaviours. Social loafing-occurs when an individual puts less effort into working on a task with others. Low efficacy beliefs-occurs if tasks too difficult/complex, don"t know where to start; should make deadlines, give people feedback. Believing that one"s contributions are not important to the group-people can"t see how own input matters to the group; make people feel significant.
