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This document discusses several key concepts in social psychology including social relationships, interactions, conformity, social roles, and attitudes. It provides questions to help understand these concepts and how they relate to group dynamics and developing relationships. The document suggests that as social beings, people take on roles and develop attitudes based on both direct experiences and information from others. Relationships can vary in closeness and depth, from simple interactions to intimate love connections.

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UTS Module6 7v.1

This document discusses several key concepts in social psychology including social relationships, interactions, conformity, social roles, and attitudes. It provides questions to help understand these concepts and how they relate to group dynamics and developing relationships. The document suggests that as social beings, people take on roles and develop attitudes based on both direct experiences and information from others. Relationships can vary in closeness and depth, from simple interactions to intimate love connections.

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SOCIAL SELF: RELATING HARMONIOUSLY AND PROPERLY WITH EVERYONE

Module 6

What’s on your mind?

Reflect your childhood experiences at home and answer the following questions:

A. Whom did you first play with?


B. Outside of the home, who were your first playmate?
C. Did you enjoy playing with your siblings, neighbors, friends, or relatives?
D. Were there times when you were involves in fights with your playmates? How did
you feel about these instances?

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

The study of social relationships or interactions.


The branch of psychology that studies individuals as they interact with others.
The study of the effect of social factors on individual behavior, attitudes,
perceptions and
motives

KEY WORDS

A. Interactions
B. Relationships

Differentiating between interactions and relationships

Tell whether each is a characteristic of a simple exchange or interaction (I) or a


relationship (R)

A. In an afternoon workshop session of a two-day seminar, six students from


different schools who met one another only during this activity were asked to
discuss and exchange views about the topic “effective student leadership”. They
elected a leader to steer the discussion.

B. Three schools entered into an agreement as “sister-schools” for five years. These
schools agreed that they will share library facilities, science laboratories, computer
labs, and other instructional materials for the use of their students. They entered
into this negotiation because they want to improve the academic performance of
their institution.

C. Four students were seated in the bleachers watching a basketball game. While
the game was going on, they discussed with one another the strategies of the most
valuable player. After the game, they went home.
D. A group of medical Doctors are members of an organization. Every end of the
month, they come together to report what they have accomplished in their assigned
projects. They also present the problems they encountered while doing their
projects. The other members of the group would help by giving suggestions or
possible solutions to their problems

E. The alumni of Pag-asa High School, class of 1975, come together to attend the
annual grand reunion every December, they have become a closely-knit group, such
that even outside of the December grand reunion, they meet, plan, and implement
projects for their school. On certain occasions, they get together in parties where
they sing, dance, and exchange stories.

F. There is a long line of people waiting to be served by the bank. Two persons who
were classmates many years ago recognized and greeted each other. “Are you
Melissa? We were classmates 20 years ago in high school.” Melissa answered, “Yes, I
am. Are you Rosine?”. After the first exchange of greetings, they shared with each
other many things about their jobs, families, and what keeps them busy. After 30
minutes, they were served by the bank staff, and later, they went their separate
ways.

PERSON PERCEPTION

Refers to forming impressions and making judgement abut another person’s


likability or meeting him/her.
The assessment involves as well what kind of person one is, including hi/her
intentions, traits and behaviors
First impressions, which are formed within a very short time with little conscious
thought and biased by past experiences, are part of person perception.
FIRST IMPRESSION

SOCIAL NORMS

NORMS are patterns or traits characterized as typical or usual for a group

SOCIAL NORM refer to spoken and unspoken rules for behaving in particular
situations
It is advisable for a person to always practice appropriate behaviors especially in
social situations so as not to disturb or offend others.

Answer the following questions to process your understanding.

A. When cheering for your volleyball team, it is alright to talk in loud tones? Why or
why not?
B. When is a social behavior appropriate? When is it inappropriate?

TOGETHER AS A GROUP

On many occasions, people work in groups.


In social situations where people work and do things together for a purpose,
two things may happen:
First, the performance of each individual member of the group is improved. (SOCIAL
FACILITATION)
Second, working or being with a group may also reduce individual effort. (SOCIAL
LOAFING)

One has to bear in mind that in a group work, it is important that each member
exerts his/her effort to facilitate the attainment of the objectives of the group as a
whole.

CONFORMITY
Refers to yielding to group pressure to act as everyone does, even when no
direct request has been made.

Conformity is brought about by two motivations:

To again reward
Avoid punishment

Some factors make conformity more likely to exist in a group:

1. Size of the group


2. Unanimous group
3. Culture
4. Gender

As a member of the social group, one has to subscribe to basic and established rules,
policies, or guidelines for him/her to truly belong.

SOCIAL ROLES AND SOCIAL NORMS


People are social animals and are almost always in the company of others. Being
in a group can be both advantageous and disadvantageous.
As a member of society, each person has a role to play, which may support or
complement the roles of other people he/she interacts with

SOCIAL ROLES
Specify the part or position of a person in society

When people work together in groups, the efforts of the different members need to
be coordinated with those of others to prevent chaos. This scenario is where the
social roles come in.

SOCIOGRAM
Indicates the social structure of a group and the relationship of people within
that group.
Module 7

NATURE AND DEPTH OF RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are among the most important aspects of our lives. They can be
positive or conflicted, but the lack of relationships could be worst of all, as it creates
loneliness.

A. FAMILIARITY

Refers to being comfortable with another person and is a necessary condition


for a close relationship to develop.

B. ATTRACTION

May lead to deeper relationships.


Attraction paves the way for enjoying the company and being comfortable with
other person, and for feelings of ease and confidence

C. LOVE

Three most common kinds of love

1. Romantic love
2. Affectionate love
3. Consummate love

ATTITUDES

Are beliefs that predispose people to act and feel in certain ways towards
people, objects, or ideas.

Positive attitude, reflected in a happy, pleasant, or optimistic disposition.


Negative attitude, associated with pessimism or a general feeling of dislike

The three distinct feature of attitude include belief, feelings and disposition.

HOW ATTITUDES ORIGINATES

Generally, attitudes of a person develop over time and have emotional


components. However, they are normally acquired from two sources-first hand
experience and accounts by others.

PERSUASION AND ATTITUDE CHANGE

Attitudes are not permanent. They can be changed or modified even after they
have been formed.

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