POLI-1007EL Study Guide - Quiz Guide: The Authoritarian Personality, Political Psychology, Voting Behavior
4 Jul 2020
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Social environmental psychology social psychology and the study of politics : apply knowledge of human psychology to politics, political leaders, big 5, political orientation, right high on openness. Looking at motives of achievement, affiliation and power: popularity of a leader was determined by the match of the leader"s and the society"s motives, the power motive was correlated with greatness. It not only depends on the leader"s personality but also on public opinion and the leader"s advisors: public opinion is easier to mobilize for aggressive action than conciliatory action. Isolation from outside influences: high group cohesion, directive leadership, stress, this leads to. Limited alternatives (usually 2: no critical assessment of decision, expert information is not paid much attention. Information supporting decision is paid the most attention to: the personality factor of (lack of) openness is most influential (exactly that one that makes up a great leader)
