Social PsychologyMcGraw-Hill, 1996 - 712 pages |
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Page 41
... sometimes we think we know , but our inside information is wrong . This is the unavoidable conclusion of some fascinating recent research . Explaining Our Behavior Why did you choose your college ? Why did you lash out at your roommate ...
... sometimes we think we know , but our inside information is wrong . This is the unavoidable conclusion of some fascinating recent research . Explaining Our Behavior Why did you choose your college ? Why did you lash out at your roommate ...
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... sometimes subject to control and sometimes not , we maxi- mize our outcomes by positive thinking . Optimism pays dividends . We might even say that our beliefs are like scientific theories — sometimes in error yet use- ful as ...
... sometimes subject to control and sometimes not , we maxi- mize our outcomes by positive thinking . Optimism pays dividends . We might even say that our beliefs are like scientific theories — sometimes in error yet use- ful as ...
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... Sometimes we conform without re- ally believing in what we are doing . We put on the necktie or dress , though we dislike doing so . This insincere , outward conformity is compliance . We com- ply primarily to reap a reward or avoid a ...
... Sometimes we conform without re- ally believing in what we are doing . We put on the necktie or dress , though we dislike doing so . This insincere , outward conformity is compliance . We com- ply primarily to reap a reward or avoid a ...
Contents
INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 1 |
Obvious ways in which Values Enter | 8 |
HOW WE DO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 18 |
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