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Attribution Theory
We explain someone's behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition
Fundamental Attribution Theory
Tendency for observers, when analyzing anothers behavior to underestimate impact of situation and overestimate personal disposition.
Cognitive Dissonace
Relief from tension
Normative Social Influence
Avoid rejection/gain social approval
Milgram Experiment
Obedience in following orders.
Nazi soldiers
Social Facilitation
Strong response on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others
Social Loafing
People in group exert less effort when pooling efforts to attain a common goal
Deindividualization
"Mob mentality"
Group Polarization
Enhancement of groups prevailing inclinations through discussion within the group.
racist group gets more racist when meeting
Group Think
Tendency for members of a group to think alike aand suppress dissent
Prejudice
Strong dislike of a certain group with no logical reasoning
Scapegoat theory
Theory that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame.
Altruism
Unselfish regard for others
Social Exchange Theory
Theory that our social behavior is an exchange process the aim of which is to maximize benifits and minimize cost
Reciprocity Norm
Expectation that people will help, those who helped them
Social Responsibility Norm
Expectation that people will help those dependent on them