Theories of Social Psychology

ability achievement action activities analysis approach attempt attitude attraction attribution behavior beliefs Chapter characteristics choice cognitive communication comparison concepts concerning consequences considered consistent constructs cues defined definition dependent derived described desired determine direction dissonance drive effects elements environment evaluation evidence example exists expected experience factors field forces function given goal greater his/her hypotheses imitation important increase individual inference influence ingratiator interaction internal interpersonal involved Jones Kelley lead learning less major motivation nature negative noted object observer occur opinions organism orientation outcomes particular perceived perception performance person phenomena positive predictions presented principles probability problem productivity proposed propositions refers reinforcement relations relationship relatively relevant response rewards role similar situation social psychology specific stimulus structure studies subjects success task theoretical theory unit