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Welcome to Research Methods in Social Psychology (Psych 309)

Welcome to Research Methods in Social Psychology (Psych 309). Outline . Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day. Outline . Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus)

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Welcome to Research Methods in Social Psychology (Psych 309)

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  1. Welcome to Research Methods in Social Psychology (Psych 309)

  2. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

  3. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

  4. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

  5. Research Topics Previous class topics • How do eco labels affect consumer behavior? • Does class year affect perceptions of leadership potential? • Does exposure to violence decrease helping-behavior? Social Psych topics • Interpersonal attraction • Persuasion • Conformity

  6. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

  7. Study of the day

  8. Predicting Responses to Racism Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009)

  9. Why is Racism Still a Problem? Why is Racism Still a Problem? • Overt racism is condemned • Racist events take place frequently • Question: How do people react towards racist events? • People may overestimate how negatively they would feel in the face of racism

  10. Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009) Design • Two conditions: • Forecaster: Participant observes situation • Experiencer: Participant in room with confederates • One Black and one White confederate pose as participants waiting for a study to start • The Black confederate leaves the room, bumping the White confederate as he leaves

  11. Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009) Reaction Conditions Conditions: (White confederate rxn) • Control • No comment/reaction • Moderate Racist Comment • “Typical, I hate it when Black people do that.” • Extreme Racist Comment • “Clumsy n------.”

  12. Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009) Dependent Measures: • Self-report of emotional distress (1-9) • Choose a confederate to work with on a puzzle solving task

  13. Emotional Distress Emotional Distress Negative Emotional Distress

  14. Partner Selection Partner Selection Percentage of White Partners Chosen

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