PSYC 1115 Lecture Notes - Psych, Implicit-Association Test, Online Dating Service
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Doesn"t have to be physical distance, can be perceived distance. Less distance, hold hand to shock plate, decreased obedience to 30% As the experimenter appears to be a more legitimate authority and/or is nearby, obedience increased. Phoned or recorded instructions lead to decreased obedience to 21% Belief in a just world: the world is a fair place, everything happens for a reason. People who are experiencing hardship must have done something to deserve it. Coping strategy: good to derive meaning from stressful events. However, doesn"t justify why you had to go through that event. Victim sent signals that sex was in the air" through suggestive attire, flirtatious conduct on night of attack. This is case of misunderstood signals . Prejudice: conclusion about a person, group of people or situation before evaluating evidence. Beliefs: bits of information about something; facts, opinion. Eg self-concept what i know about myself. 3 components of prejudice: stereotyped beliefs, prejudicial attitudes (feelings), predisposition to discriminatory actions.
