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The concept of actor-observer bias, a cognitive phenomenon that influences how we perceive our own actions and those of others. How our focus of attention (on self or environment), perspective (own or other's), and situational or dispositional factors shape our attitudes, behavior, and conformity. It also covers cognitive dissonance, normative and informational influence, obedience, and social roles.
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6 April Actor-observer bias When observing attention is on person When doing attention is on environment When watching video of self Own perspective Situational influence dominates Other’s perspective Dispositional influence dominates Attitudes contain Affect (emotion) Behavior Cognition Cognitive dissonance Change attitude to be consistent with behavior Normative influence Conform because want to be part of or accepted by the group Informational influence Conform because we want to be right
Believe that others have more information Obedience Conformity caused by the presence of authority Social roles Script for how to behave, think, and conform depending on role
