PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes -Cognitive Dissonance, Fritz Heider, Fundamental Attribution Error

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Rebecca Jubis

Document Summary

Fritz heider proposed attribution theory the theory that we explain someone"s behaviour by crediting either the situation (situational attribution) or the person"s disposition (dispositional attribution). Fundamental attribution error the tendency for observers, when analyzing another"s behaviour, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition ex. In class a girl is quiet & shy, while over coffee a boy talks nonstop. But catch the girl at a party and you may hardly notice your quiet classmate. Attitudes feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events. Peripheral route persuasion doesn"t engage systematic thinking, but does produce fast results as people respond to incidental cues & make snap judgements. Central route persuasion offers evidence & arguments that aim to trigger favourable thoughts. Occurs mostly when people are naturally analytical or involved in the issue.