Scientific Method METHODOLOGY Social Psychology: An Empirical Science Hypothesis A hypothesis is a specific prediction about how one variable is related to another. Must be falsifiable. Must be operationally defined. Stated in observable‚ measurable terms. Allows for replication. Types of Research Strategies The Observational Method: Describing Social Behavior Researchers measure and record observable behavior of participants as it occurs in its natural state or habitat. Can obtain
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Social Psychology – The study of how we think about influence and relate to one another Attribution Theory – explains someone behavior by crediting the situation or person’s disposition Fundamental Attribution Error – observers under estimate the situation or overestimate the person’s disposition Defensive Attribution - More responsibility will be attributed to the harm-doer as the outcome becomes more severe‚ and as personal or situational similarity to the victim increases. Attitudes – Feelings
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Module 09 - Inclusion and Alienation Social Psychology Reading - Chapters 11 and 12 Phoebe Prince Phoebe Prince was a 15-year-old girl who had recently moved from Ireland to Western Massachusetts with her family. Phoebe had been the victim of severe harassment and bullying by a number of her classmates that appeared to stem from a brief romantic relationship she had with one of her tormentors. What seems to have happened is that Phoebe dated a boy in her class for a short period of time. The
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Application of Social exchange theory in social psychology According to Thibaut & Kelly (1959)‚ who are often cited for being major contributors to the Social Exchange Theory‚ they clearly define the theory that “the concepts of Comparison Level and Comparison Level of Alternatives is used to explain how the parties in an exchange relationship weigh their benefits and costs of the exchange relationship to determine their relationship commitment and satisfaction level” (Thibaut & Kelley‚
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Social Psychology: Attitudes and Persuasion Someones attitude is their perception of objects of thought‚ these are things such as social issues‚ products‚ and the people around them(1). There are three parts to your attitude‚ the cognitive‚ affective‚ and behavioral parts (1). Your cognitive componet is your beliefs about certian objects(1). The affective part is your emotional feelings that are caused be the objects‚ and the behavioral part is the way you act toward that object (1). It is common
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Centre Number For Examiner’s Use Candidate Number Surname Other Names Examiner’s Initials Candidate Signature Question General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Examination January 2013 Psychology (Specification A) Unit 2 1 2 PSYA2 3 4 5 Biological Psychology‚ Social Psychology and Individual Differences Monday 21 January 2013 Mark 6 9.00 am to 10.30 am 7 8 You will need no other materials. 9 Time allowed 1 hour 30 minutes 10 Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point
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Multicultural Psychology Paper Shantel Gilbert PSYCH/535 June 18‚ 2012 Dr. Gretchen Brandhorst Multicultural Psychology Multicultural psychology is the systematic study of all aspects of human behavior as it occurs in settings where people of different cultural backgrounds encounter each other. Multiculturalism has been considered a “fourth force” in the field of psychology‚ supplementing behaviorism‚ psychodynamic theories‚ and humanistic psychology. Such topics
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Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PAPER Organizational Psychology Paper Leslie Stalter University of Phoenix PSY428 Organizational Behavior Margaret St. John February 20‚ 2010 Abstract Organizational psychology seeks to gain understanding of the dynamics of a formal group behavior through scientific research. “Organizational psychology is a field that utilizes scientific methodology to better understand the behavior of individuals working in organizational settings” (Jex & Britt
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TUI THOMAS J. COBB MAT 201 Module 1 – Case Assignment Dr. Alfred Basta Mat 201 Module 1-Case Assignment Thomas J. Cobb 1. Suppose you have 4 nickels‚ 6 dimes‚ and 4 quarters in your pocket. If you draw a coin randomly from your pocket‚ what is the probability that: a. You will draw a nickel? The probability of someone drawing a dime would be 4/11 or 36%. b. You will draw a dime? The probability of some drawing a nickel would be 6/11 or 54%
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Running Head: Biological Psychology Paper Biological Psychology Paper Biological Psychology Paper Biological psychology is a vital part of psychology; without it psychology would not be considered a science‚ rather it may still be considered an art. Biological psychology has an extensive history‚ and each step has brought us closer to the reality that the brain is our main power source‚ and how much it affects our behavior. There have been many scientists and theorists that have contributed
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