E10 - Social Psychology (Modules 43-45)
Social Thinking (Module 43)
1. How do we tend to explain others’ behavior? How do we explain our own behavior? p575
2. Does what we think predict what we will do, or does what we do shape what we will think? p577
Social Influence (Module 44)
1. What do experiments on conformity and compliance reveal about the power of social influence?
p582
2. How does the mere presence of others influence our actions? How does our behavior change
when we act as part of a group? p583
3. What are group polarization and groupthink? p590
4. How much power do we have as individuals? Can a minority sway a majority? p591
Social Relations (Module 45)
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What are the social and emotional roots of prejudice? p596
What are the cognitive roots of prejudice? p598
What biological factors make us more prone to hurt one another? p600
What psychological factors may trigger aggressive behavior? p601
Why do we befriend or fall in love with some people but not with others? p607
Does our love for a partner remain the same as time passes? p611
Why do we help others? When are we most - and least - likely to help?
What social processes fuel conflict? p615
How can we transform feelings of prejudice, aggression, and conflict into attitudes that promote
peace? p616