PSY220H1 Lecture : First 3 lectures
Document Summary
The scientific study of the reciprocal influence of the individual and his or her social environment. Feelings behavior other people (and their thoughts, feelings, Beliefs, feelings, attitudes and emotions funnel into behavior (behavior is easier to see than the previous things) these go on to being seen by other people. Social psychology: a foothold in abstract theory and concrete practice great concern in helping people in their daily lives. Intuitions must be tested against empirical data (the need to verify common sense) many findings are actually counterintuitive catharsis idea is usually wrong may lead to increase in aggressive behavior (counterintuitive) Sometimes people cannot be relied upon for giving sincere answers need indirect, more behavioral methods to get at ways people are thinking. Plus, sometimes two opposing clich s may seem equally intuitive: Coast (perform worse) perform better: each of these options seems plausible to people.
