PSYB10H3 Study Guide - Subtyping, Statistical Significance, Trait Theory
21 Oct 2013
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E. g. whether heat causes an increase in aggression or whether steve nash causes an increase in sales of nike shoes b/c the thoughts, feelings and behaviors either a) concern other ppl or b) are influenced by other people. The power of the social context: an example of a social psychology experiment. Erin strahan: proposed that when woman view images of body norms it reminds them that they are being judges on their appearance and than they are unable to live up this expectation. Asked to rate themselves based on a variety of measurements such as self worth, self-esteem and how concerned they were with the opinions of other people. Making changes to the social context in a + way by promoting + rather than expectations about an individual/group can have a powerfully positive effect. Social psychology and related fields: distinctions and interactions: social psychology and sociology differences: individual level vs group level.
