Introduction to psychology by baron
100 11.5 95 10.8 80 8.6 70 9.1 65 7.2 55 5.3 limitation: Can’t reveal whether changes on one variable cause changes on the second variable Strength of relationship indexed by the Pearson correlation coefficient (r = -1.0 to r = 1.0) Correlational StudiesĮxperimentalĜorrelational Independent Variable: Manipulated Measured Dependent Variable: Measured MeasuredĬan reveal whether changes on one variable co-occur with changes on a second variable e.g., correlational study relating class attendance to G.P.A. Hypothesis: Statement about how two or more variables are thought to relate to one another In a causal hypothesis, a statement about how one variable is expected to affect a second variable E.g., Increases in exposure to media violence leads to increases in aggression Independent Variable: The presumed cause (in a causal hypothesis) Dependent Variable: The presumed effect (in a causal hypothesis)ġ3 Experimental vs. Reasons for study: practical implications personal interest Social behavior can be explored in a systematic, scientific manner 4. Introduction to a perspective a way of thinking about social behavior 3. Applicable to important social issuesġ1 Goals of the course 1. Interplay of motivational and cognitive factors motivational – wishes, desires, hopes cognitive – the way our minds work 4. The subjective “construction” of reality the impact of a situation depends upon personal and subjective meaning 3. Relationships: liking and loving othersĨ Social Psychology in the Context of Other Disciplinesġ. The self and identityħ Social Influence 6. Scientific method **The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another.** The scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and causes of individual behavior and thought in social eks to understand how we think about and interact with others (Baron, Byrne, & Watson, 2000).ġ. Focuses on the ways in which individuals are affected by the persons around them, and the basic cognitive processes that determine people’s social behavior and feelings. The attempt to understand and explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport, 1935). The scientific study of social behavior 2. Closing the sale compliance strategies used by professionalsĤ Textbook Definitions of Social Psychologyġ. Assigning responsibility for joint projects the egocentric bias 3. Kitty Genovese murder the bystander effect 2. 1 Week 1: Introduction to Social PsychologyĬourse outline and requirements What is social psychology? Examples of social psychological phenomena Definitions Key features Compared to other scientific disciplines Important themes Goals for the course Doing social psychology Hypotheses and variables Methods for testing hypotheses Correlational research Experimental research Social Psychology pre-test Did you know it all along? The common sense criticism Problems with this criticismĬhapter objectives Essay questions Multiple choice questions Destinations (links)ģ Examples of Social Psychological Phenomenaġ.