Social PsychologyMcGraw-Hill, 1993 - 682 pages |
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David G. Myers. Self - perception theory : The theory that when unsure of our attitudes , we infer them much as would some- one observing us - by look- ing at our behavior and the circumstances under which it occurs . " Self - knowledge ...
David G. Myers. Self - perception theory : The theory that when unsure of our attitudes , we infer them much as would some- one observing us - by look- ing at our behavior and the circumstances under which it occurs . " Self - knowledge ...
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... theory assumption that we justify our behavior to reduce our internal discomfort and ( 2 ) the self- perception - theory assumption that we observe our behavior and make reason- able inferences about our attitudes , as we do when ...
... theory assumption that we justify our behavior to reduce our internal discomfort and ( 2 ) the self- perception - theory assumption that we observe our behavior and make reason- able inferences about our attitudes , as we do when ...
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... theory of attraction : The theory that we like those whose behavior is rewarding to us or whom we associate with rewarding events . Role : A set of norms that define how people in a given social position ought to behave . Self ...
... theory of attraction : The theory that we like those whose behavior is rewarding to us or whom we associate with rewarding events . Role : A set of norms that define how people in a given social position ought to behave . Self ...
Contents
INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
HOW WE DO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 12 |
Searching for Cause and Effect | 20 |
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