PSY 331 Exam 2 Guide 2024

Social Cognition - Correct Answer -thought suppression -how we think about the social world 2 Ways of social processing - Correct Answer Explicit and Implicit Explicit processing - Correct Answer -conscious -typically effortful -typically intentional -ex: complex math problem Implicit processing - Correct Answer -non conscious -effortless -automatic -ex: understanding language Explicit vs. Implicit - Correct Answer -both: pulses and minuses -implicit: fast and easy, inflexible -explicit: takes effort, flexible (learning language) Wegner et al. (1987) Thought suppression - Correct Answer Procedure: -report stream of consciousness aloud to tape recorder (say what you are thinking) -5-minute practice period -within-subjects manipulation: expression vs. suppression -expression: try to think of a white bear -suppression: try not to think of a white bear -counter-balanced -ring bell when you think of a white bear -2nd 5 minute period -receive other set of instructions (expression vs. suppression) -3rd 5 minute period -DV: number of bell rings Implications: -rebound effect -self-regulation: hard to control own thoughts -suppression leads to obsession (ex: bad breakup) Explanation: two part process- -implicit monitoring -explicit correction -when conscious suppression stops -... implicit search can continue