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Social psychology

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Manipulation - Social psychology

In a psychological context, manipulation means to influence a person or a group of people in such a way that the manipulator tries to get what he or she wants or makes a person believe something in a calculating, indirect and somewhat dishonest way. It is a form of psychological abuse. For example, a manipulator will use arguments that the manipulator does not believe in himself or withhold or distort relevant information, or launch false information (disinformation) or "play" on the emotions of the person. This might also involve propa ...

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Manipulation, Manipulation - Meaning, Manipulation - Anatomy, Manipulation - Social psychology, Manipulation - Magic

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Jealousy - Social psychology

The incidence of jealousy and the types of situations that give rise to jealousy vary markedly across societies. Margaret Mead reports a number of societies in which a man would offer his wife or daughter to others for sexual purposes, as well as cases in which "first wives" in polygamous societies would welcome additional wives as enhancing their prestige and lightening their work. She contrasts the Dobuans, whose lives were dominated by jealous guardianship of everything from wives to yams, w ...

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Jealousy, Jealousy - Social psychology, Jealousy - Individual coping, Jealousy - Etymology, Jealousy - Other usages, Jealousy - Sources

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Jealousy - Social psychology

The incidence of jealousy and the types of situations that give rise to jealousy vary across societies. Margaret Mead reports a number of societies in which a man would offer his wife or daughter to others for sexual purposes, as well as cases in which "first wives" in polygamous societies would welcome additional wives as enhancing their prestige and lightening their work. She contrasts the Dobuans, whose lives were dominated by jealous guardianship of everything from wives to yams, w ...

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Jealousy, Jealousy - Social psychology, Jealousy - Individual coping, Jealousy - Etymology, Jealousy - Other usages, Jealousy - Sources

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - List of publications in psychology - Social psychology

Classic Readings on Prejudice and Intergroup Relations * Allport, G.W. (1954). The nature of prejudice. New York: Doubleday. Description: With this book, Gordon Allport put forth one of the most influential theories of prejudice reduction, known as the Contact Hypothesis. The basic idea behind the Contact Hypothesis is that increasing contact between members of different groups is the foundation for reducing intergroup hostility. This book is important for many other reasons as well, and is recommended reading for anyone interested in the areas of prejudi ...

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List of publications in psychology, List of publications in psychology - Introducing Psychology, List of publications in psychology - Introducing Psychology, List of publications in psychology - Principles of Psychology, List of publications in psychology - Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, List of publications in psychology - The Interpretation of Dreams, List of publications in psychology - Personality, List of publications in psychology - A Theory of Human Motivation, List of publications in psychology - Behaviorism, List of publications in psychology - Psychology as the behaviorist views it, List of publications in psychology - Cognitivism, List of publications in psychology - Functionalism, List of publications in psychology - Gestalt psychology, List of publications in psychology - Experimental Studies of the Perception of Movement, List of publications in psychology - Humanistic psychology, List of publications in psychology - Phenomenology, List of publications in psychology - Structuralism, List of publications in psychology - Cognitive psychology, List of publications in psychology - Evolutionary psychology, List of publications in psychology - Clinical psychology, List of publications in psychology - Developmental psychology, List of publications in psychology - Educational psychology, List of publications in psychology - Forensic psychology, List of publications in psychology - Forensic Psychology, List of publications in psychology - On the Witness Stand, List of publications in psychology - Industrial and organizational psychology, List of publications in psychology - Neuropsychology, List of publications in psychology - Social psychology, List of publications in psychology - Post-cognivitist psychology

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Social psychology - Social psychological theories

Some of the theories and topics within social psychology address issues which apply to individuals within an interaction, and some discuss the internal makeup and behavior of groups. Social psychology - Social elements of the individual. To many theorists, the locus of interest lies in actors, actions, and interactions between persons. But before any research can be done on those issues, the basic points of discussion that are involved in the above topics need to be laid out ...

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Social psychology, Social psychology - Subfields, Social psychology - SP's three angles of research, Social psychology - The concerns of social psychology, Social psychology - Empirical methods and Social philosophy, Social psychology - Methodology, Social psychology - The Methodology Wars and social philosophy, Social psychology - Relation to other fields, Social psychology - Relevant issues in social philosophy, Social psychology - Relevant issues in psychology, Social psychology - Relevant issues in sociology, Social psychology - Major perspectives in social psychology, Social psychology - Social psychological theories, Social psychology - Social elements of the individual, Social psychology - The social psychology of interaction, Social psychology - The psychological elements of collectives, Social psychology - Well-known cases studies and related works, Social psychology - Related topics

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Social psychology - Social psychological theories

Some of the theories and topics within social psychology address issues which apply to individuals within an interaction, and some discuss the internal makeup and behavior of groups. Social psychology - Social elements of the individual. To many theorists, the locus of interest lies in actors, actions, and interactions between persons. But before any research can be done on those issues, the basic points of discussion that are involved in the above topics need to be laid out ...

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Social psychology, Social psychology - Subfields, Social psychology - Angles of research, Social psychology - The concerns of social psychology, Social psychology - Empirical methods and Social philosophy, Social psychology - Methodology, Social psychology - The Methodology Wars and social philosophy, Social psychology - Relation to other fields, Social psychology - Major perspectives in social psychology, Social psychology - Social psychological theories, Social psychology - Social elements of the individual, Social psychology - The social psychology of interaction, Social psychology - The psychological elements of collectives, Social psychology - Well-known cases studies and related works

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Sociology of religion

The sociology of religion is – among other elements – the study of the practices, social structures, historical backgrounds, development, universal themes, and roles of religion in society. There is particular emphasis on the reoccurring role of religion in nearly all societies on Earth today and recorded throughout history. Sociologists of religion attempt to explain the effects that society has on religion and the effects that religion has on society; in other words, their dialectical relationship. Sociology of rel ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Team building - Team building ingredients

Ingredients seen as important to the successful set-up and launch of such team efforts include: selection of participants establishing visions, goals, missions and/or objectives distribution of workload timetabling balancing skill-sets metrics harmonising personality types training on how to work together The morale of the team, an important variable, may depend on such factors as: support res ...

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Team building, Team building - Need for team building, Team building - Team building ingredients, Team building - Team building in organizational development

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Society - Organization of society

Human societies are often organized according to their primary means of subsistence. Social scientists identify hunter-gatherer societies, nomadic pastoral societies, horticulturalist or simple farming societies, and intensive agricultural societies, also called civilizations. Some consider industrial and post-industrial societies to be qualitatively different from traditional agricultural societies. One common theme for societies in general is that they serve to aid individuals in a time of crisis. Traditionally, when an individual r ...

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Society, Society - Etymology, Society - Organization of society, Society - Shared belief or common goal, Society - Ontology

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Chinese society - Demographics

Over a hundred ethnic groups have existed in China. In terms of numbers, however, the pre-eminent ethnic group in China is the Han, which is a group so diverse in its culture and language that some conceive of it as a larger overarching group bringing together many smaller, distinct ethnic groups sharing common traits in language and culture. Throughout history, many ethnic groups have been assimilated into neighbouring ethnicities or disappeared without a trace. Several previously distinct ethnic groups have been Sinicized into the Han, cau ...

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Chinese society, Chinese society - Demographics, Chinese society - Culture, Chinese society - Gender, Chinese society - Hong Kong, Chinese society - Socio-economic development, Chinese society - Culture, Chinese society - Individualism and collectivism, Chinese society - Social relations, Chinese society - Civil society

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Sociology of religion - The sociological view of religion

Durkheim, Marx, and Weber had very complex and developed theories about the nature and effects of religion. Durkheim and Weber specifically are often difficult to understand, especially in light of the lack of context and examples in their primary texts. To summarize their theories, especially in brief form, is a dubious enterprise. Any attempts should be tempered by a direct reading of their works or at least reference to other texts which interpret and summarize them. It is with this warning that a summary i ...

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Sociology of religion, Sociology of religion - Typology of religious groups, Sociology of religion - History and relevance today, Sociology of religion - The sociological view of religion, Sociology of religion - Karl Marx, Sociology of religion - Emile Durkheim, Sociology of religion - Rodney Stark, Sociology of religion - Sociological theories of the formation of religion

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia II - Collectivist and individualist cultures - Identity

Collectivist and individualist cultures - Traits of Collectivism. "We" not "me" orientation. Each person is encouraged to conform to society, to do what is best for the group and to not openly express opinions or beliefs that go against it. Group, family or rights for the common good seen as most important than the rights of inviduals. Rules promote stability, order, obedience. Fitting in or conforming to group or society is required. Distinctions made between in ...

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Collectivist and individualist cultures, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Identity, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Traits of Collectivism, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Traits of Individualism, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Examples of Countries with Generally Collectivistic Cultures, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Examples of Countries with Generally Individualistic Cultures, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Attribution, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Personality Types, Collectivist and individualist cultures - Collectivism and individualism in Chinese culture

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Conformism

Conformism is a term used to describe the suspension of an individual's self-determined actions or opinions in favor of obedience to the mandates or conventions of one's peer-group, or deference to the imposed norms of a supervening authority. One manifestation of conformism emerges in the practice of "going along and getting along" with people who appear to be more powerful. Conformism holds that individuals and small groups do best by blending in with their surroundings and by doing not ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Collectivist and individualist cultures

Cultures are typically divided into two categories: collectivist and individualist. Individualist cultures, such as those of the United States and Western Europe, emphasize personal achievement at the expense of group goals, resulting in a strong sense of competition. Collectivist cultures, such as those of China, Korea, and Japan, emphasize family and work group goals. Collectivism and individualism deeply pervade cultures. People simply take their culture's stance for granted. In the U.S., everything from 'self-serve' ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - List of academic disciplines

This is a list of academic disciplines (and academic fields). An academic discipline is a branch of knowledge which is formally taught, either at the university, or via some other such method. Functionally, disciplines are usually defined and recognised by the academic journals in which research is published, and the learned societies to which their practitioners belong. Each discipline usually has several sub-disciplines or branch ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Developmental psychology

Developmental psychology is the scientific study of progressive psychological changes that occur in human beings as they age. Originally concerned with infants and children, and later other periods of great change such as adolescence and aging, it now encompases the entire life span. This field examines change across a broad range of topics including: motor skills and other psycho-physiological processes, problem solving abilities, conceptual understanding, acquis ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Psychology

Psychology (ancient Greek: psyche = "soul" or "mind", logos/-ology = "study of") is an academic and applied field involving the study of mind and behavior. "Psychology" also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including problems of individuals' daily lives and the treatment of mental illness. Psychology differs from sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science in part because it involves studying the mental processes and behavior of individuals (alone or i ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Humanism

Humanism is a broad category of active ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on our ability to determine what is right using the qualities innate to humanity, particularly rationality. Humanism is a component of a variety of more specific philosophical systems. Humanism entails a commitment to the search for truth and morality through human means in support of human interests. In focusing on our capacity for self-determination, humanism rejects transcendental justifications, such as ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Science

Science (from Latin scientia - knowledge) refers to a system of acquiring knowledge - based on empiricism, experimentation, and methodological naturalism - aimed at finding out the truth. The basic unit of knowledge is the theory, which is a hypothesis that is predictive. The term science also refers to the organized body of knowledge humans have gained by such research. Most scientists feel that scientific investigation must adhere to the scientific method, a process for evaluating empirical knowledge under the w ...

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Social psychology: Encyclopedia - Attitude psychology

Attitude is a key concept in social psychology. In academic psychology parlance, attitudes are positive or negative views of an "attitude object": a person, behaviour, or event. Research has shown that people can also be "ambivalent" towards a target, meaning that they simultaneously possess a positive and a negative attitude towards it. There is also a great deal of new research emerging on "implicit" attitudes, which are essentially attitudes that people are not consciously aware of, but that can be revealed through sophisticated ex ...

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