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| I. Define social cognition and explain the role of the self in reconciling two opposing theories of social cognition (naive scientist vs. cognitive miser). |
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| II. Describe the processes behind and reasons for categorization of information. |
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| III. Explain the relationship between social categorization and stereotyping and the role of power in its use. |
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| IV. Explain the roles schemas play in our thinking and implications for their use. |
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| V. List three heuristics used to make judgments, and give an example of each, their purposes, and use. |
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| VI. Explain mental simulations and their association with hindsight bias and counterfactual thinking, and explain the difference between them. |
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| VII. Describe the effects of the false consensus effect and the confirmation bias. |
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| VIII. Summarize the research on the underlying processes for self-fulfilling prophecy, including its effects and limitations. |
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| IX. Define learned helplessness, and list three types of attributions that can contribute to its onset. |
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| X. Define the just-world belief, and explain its effects when evaluating victims of misfortune. |