PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter chapter 88: Illusory Correlation, Catatonia, Gender Role

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: ozzy mermut

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Stereotypes frequently are broad overgeneralizations that ignore the diversity within social groups and foster inaccurate perceptions of people (4)discussion of past experience, especially events in early childhood, we see what we expect to see self-fulfilling prophecy. People also tend to underestimate the number of disconfirmations that they have encountered, as illustrated by statements like i"ve never met an honest lawyer. therapeutic. Climate it is critical for the therapist to provide a warm, supportive climate that creates a safe environment in which clients can confront their shortcomings without feeling threatened. ex. a. Of the last 14 women hired in liberal arts, only one has become pregnant within a year. o create this supportive atmosphere, client-centred therapists must provide three conditions: (1)genuineness (honest communication),etiology of schizophreniagenetic vulnerability. Argue: person perception is swayed by physical attractiveness because attractiveness was associated with reproductive potential in women and with health, vigour, and the accumulation of material resources in men.