PSYCH253 Chapter Notes -Demand Characteristics, Response Bias, Naturalistic Fallacy
4 Sep 2013
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Social psychology- the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Social thinking: we construct our social reality, our social intuitions are powerful, sometimes perilous. Social influences: social influences shape behaviour, dispositions shape behaviour. Social relations: social behaviour is also biological behaviour, relating to others is a basic need. Social neuroscience- an integration of biological and social perspectives that explores the neural and psychological bases of social and emotional behaviours. Culture- the enduring behaviours, ideas, attitudes, traditions, products, and institutions shared by a large group of people and transmitted from one generation to the next. Social representation- socially shared beliefs; widely held ideas and values, including our assumptions and cultural ideologies. Our social representations help us make sense of our world. Types of people who are attracted to various fields of study. Ideas on the best way to live your life. Professional advice: based on personal values.
