Flashcards: Intelligent Behaviors and Social Psychology — 39 cards

What is intelligent behavior?

A way of conducting oneself that shows dispositions for efficient problem-solving.

Name three of the fourteen intelligent behaviors.

Persistence, overcoming impulsiveness, and listening to others.

What does overcoming impulsiveness involve before starting a task?

Planning, clarifying goals, exploring alternatives, and considering consequences.

What is metacognition?

Awareness of how one is thinking or knowledge of one's mind activity.

What is creativity?

Applying originality and insight to create unique or useful products or solutions.

What are Plutchik's eight fundamental emotions?

Joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, and anticipation.

How are emotions related on Plutchik's wheel?

Adjacent emotions are closely related and can combine.

Where are combinations of emotions shown on Plutchik's wheel?

On the outer part of the wheel.

Which two emotions combine to form love on Plutchik's wheel?

Joy and trust.

What is the opposite of sadness on Plutchik's wheel?

Joy.

What is the opposite of anticipation on Plutchik's wheel?

Surprise.

What do emotions nearest the center of Plutchik's wheel represent?

The most intense forms of emotions.

What do emotions farthest from the center of Plutchik's wheel represent?

Weaker forms of emotions.

What are the steps involved in emotion management?

Acknowledging, labeling, regulating, communicating emotions, and using emotional intelligence.

What does deep diaphragmatic breathing involve?

Contracting the diaphragm to fill lower lungs with oxygen.

How long should deep diaphragmatic breathing be continued?

For at least 60 seconds.

What effect can smiling at oneself in a mirror for 30 seconds have?

It may improve mood and lead to natural laughter.

What does checking in with the body involve?

Scanning for physical tension and relating it to the current emotion.

How can labeling one’s own emotions affect their intensity?

It can reduce their intensity.

What is the effect of labeling another person’s emotions?

It can defuse tension and encourage precise identification of feelings.

What does social psychology study about individuals?

How social factors and interactions influence individuals' thoughts, feelings, perceptions, behaviors, attitudes, motives, and group experiences.

What is interaction in social psychology?

A mutual and reciprocal exchange of communication or action between two or more people or groups.

What defines a relationship in social psychology?

An established connection where individuals or groups interact and invest intellectually, psychologically, or emotionally to maintain it.

What settings does social psychology study interactions and relationships in?

Families, schools, workplaces, groups, and intergroup contexts.

What always includes investments and continuing connection beyond interaction?

A relationship always includes investments and continuing connection beyond interaction.

What can social interactions range from?

Social interactions can range from brief exchanges to continuing communication and investments.

What are vital to establishing social relationships?

Time, effort, and commitment are vital to establishing social relationships.

What can good interactions serve as a foundation for?

Good interactions can serve as a foundation for good connections.

What is person perception?

The formation of impressions and judgments about another person.

How quickly do first impressions form?

Within a very short time.

What biases first impressions?

Past experiences.

How does physical appearance affect judgments?

It influences interpretations of traits like arrogance or friendliness.

What should be used to validate a perception before judgment?

Further observation, feedback, reports, and interaction.

What is a social norm?

A spoken or unspoken rule for behaving in a particular situation.

What are norms regarded as within a group?

Patterns or traits typical or usual for a group.

How can norms change over time?

They change as financial, moral, social, or psychological conditions change.

Give an example of a social norm related to sneezing or coughing.

Covering one’s mouth when sneezing or coughing.

Why do social norms guide and regulate behavior?

Because people must avoid conduct that hurts, offends, or disturbs others.

What does observing social norms help ensure within a group?

Good relationships within the group and larger society.