PSC 161 Study Guide - Final Guide: Kims, Normative Social Influence, Ambivalence
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Section 3 study guide from readings for final. Preparation for action- after selecting a goal people gather information, construct scenarios regarding possible outcomes, and engage in behavioral practice (rehearsal). Compare against some standard (compare time against goal) 4. Expectancy (form an expectancy that future behavior will reduce the discrepancy between present behavior and the standard: emotional reaction (react emotionally to discrepancy between performance and goal, behavioral adjustment (continue striving toward goal or quit). Four stages of tote: (side note: this can be applied towards any goal any person sets for themselves. ) Test- a phase in which a present value is compared against some relevant standard (ex: the current temperature in the room is compared with the desired temperature) Operate- phase in which an action is undertaken to bring the present value in line with the standard (ex: the heat comes on if the room temperature is below the standard)
