Attribution Theory- The idea that we give a casual explanation for someone's behavior. We credit behavior to either the situation or a person's disposition.
Fundamental Attribution Error- The tendency to underestimate the impact of a situation and underestimate the impact of personal disposition.
Attitudes- A belief or feeling that predisposes one to respond in a particular way about something.
Our attitudes guide our actions only if external pressure is minimal.
We are aware of our attitudes. The attitude is relevant to the behavior.
Foot-In-Door Phenomenon- The tendency for people to have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request.
Door-In-Face Phenomenon- The tendency for people who say no to a large request, to comply with a smaller one,
Zimbardo Prison Study- Role playing affects attitudes.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory- We do not like when we have either conflicting attitudes or when our attitudes do not match our actions.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory- We do not like when we have either conflicting attitudes or when our attitudes do not match our actions.
The Zimbardo Prison Study is people role playing as prisoners and prison guards. Their attitudes definately change, some prison guards become more violent and prisoners do what they are told.
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