Explore the fascinating world of social psychology in this 58-minute lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course. Delve into the study of how we perceive ourselves, others, and social groups. Discover the intriguing "six degrees of separation" phenomenon and its implications for individual differences in social connectedness. Examine crucial biases that significantly influence self-perception and our views of others. Learn about the spotlight and transparency effects, cognitive dissonance, and how we form impressions of other people. This comprehensive lecture, recorded in Spring 2007, covers key aspects of social psychology, providing valuable insights into human behavior and social interactions.
Introduction to Social Psychology - Self and Other, Part I
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- Chapter 1. Social Psychology and Connections Between People .
- Chapter 2. Aspects of the Self: The Spotlight and Transparency Effects.
- Chapter 3. Aspects of the Self: You're Terrific!.
- Chapter 4. Aspects of the Self: Cognitive Dissonance.
- Chapter 5. Self and the Other.
- Chapter 6. How We Think About Other People.
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This explores how we perceive ourselves and others, it covers key concepts such as the six degrees of separation, which highlights individual differences in social connectedness. The lecture also delves into the spotlight effect and transparency effect, attention to our actions and internal states.
Another significant topic is cognitive dissonance, the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs, which often leads to attitude changes to reduce this discomfort. The lecture also reviews biases like the fundamental attribution error, where we overemphasize situational factors in explaining others' behaviors.
