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Cognitive and affective attitudes toward the mentally ill were studied in introductory social psychology students categorized on the basis of their dogmatism. On a purely cognitive level highly dogmatic Ss held more stereotypical attitudes toward the mentally ill than low-dogmatic Ss. After a series of regularly scheduled lectures on the social psychology of deviance in a normal classroom situation, highly dogmatic Ss significantly decreased their stereotypical attitudes toward the mentally ill. However, on semantic-differential scales to measure affective attitudes toward the mentally ill highly dogmatic Ss increased their affective rejection of the mentally ill after this series of regularly scheduled lectures. There was no difference between high- and low-dogmatic Ss on an objective test measuring learning with respect to the lectures on deviance. The implications of these data for dogmatism theory are discussed, especially in terms of the relationship between dogmatism, anxiety, and the cognitive and affective rejection of others.

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SNA as an Integrative Framework

Handbook of Research on Trends and Issues in Crime Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Victim Support ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-1286-9.ch011 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 187-210

Author(s):

Alice Airola

Keyword(s):

Organized Crime ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Complex Nature ◽

Integrative Framework ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

The Social ◽

Analytical Tools ◽

Over Time

Since the second half of the year 1900, when the concept of organized crime became a matter of scientific interest, the inherent complex nature of this social phenomenon has been reflected in a multitude of definitions, methods, and analytical tools. Today, the time of integrating the huge body of knowledge, accumulated over time, has come. This chapter identifies a new and promising integrative tool in the social network analysis (SNA). In this regard, three main themes will be discussed: Why is an integrated approach to the study of organized crime necessary? How could SNA assist the researcher in structuring and implementing an effective integrative approach? and, In which ways could SNA resolve issues linked to the integrative approach, and, vice versa, to what extent a systematic integrative approach could improve the quality of SNA applied to organized crime?

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Psychology Learning & Teaching ◽

10.2304/plat.2002.2.2.142 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 142-163

Author(s):

Dennis Bromley ◽

Chris Brotherton ◽

Rachel Bromnick ◽

David Heathcote ◽

Kevin Baker ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Cognitive Psychology ◽

Impression Management ◽

Well Being ◽

Human Mind ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Abnormal Psychology ◽

Cd Rom ◽

7Th Edition ◽

8Th Edition

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Polydimensional Structure and Psychosocial Functions of the Direct Address in TV Series

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.662215 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Carlo Galimberti ◽

Antonio Bova ◽

Carmen Spanò ◽

Ilaria Vergine

Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Media Studies ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Traditional Media ◽

Dialectical Approach ◽

Direct Address ◽

House Of Cards ◽

First Case ◽

The Social ◽

The Creation

Traditionally, in media studies research, the direct address or aside, i.e., a construction in which a speaker communicates a message directly to the audience breaking the continuity of the narrative flow, has been investigated mainly for its dramaturgical function. The present study aims to consider the direct address as a research object of the social psychology of communication to increase our understanding of this technique by going beyond the analysis of its dramaturgical function. In particular, the direct address will be examined through an integrated approach based on argumentative and conversational tools to highlight its less known polydimensional structure, i.e., diegetic and extra-diegetic dimensions and their interactions, and psychosocial functions, i.e., connecting the characters among each other within the show as well as with the audience. This objective will be achieved by analyzing two different direct addresses from the American TV series House of Cards. The analysis showed that the direct address performs its dramaturgical function by impacting both diegetic and extradiegetic levels. In the first case, as considered in previous studies, these plans are activated in parallel, aiming to build what we have defined as the “strategic subjectivity” of the character who employs this technique. Instead, in the second case—which comprises two direct addresses produced by two different characters—this technique involves the creation of what we will call “platforms of intersubjectivity.” In this occurrence, the dramaturgical action establishes a “bridge” between the diegetic and extradiegetic plans that act synergistically. In conclusion, the present study shows how an integrated approach based on argumentative and conversational tools of analysis permits to enlarge the traditional media studies perspective, highlighting the less investigated polydimensional structure and analyzing the psychosocial functions of the direct address, here considered as a research object of the social psychology of communication examined in its diegetic and extra-diegetic dimensions. The integration of the pragma-dialectical approach to argumentation with the interlocutory logic theory has brought to light a new modality of use of the direct address that can be termed “intersubjective aside,” a type of aside that can be added to the three already known, i.e., aside ad spectatores, monological aside, and dialogical aside.

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Figure Versus Ground: Micro- and Macroperspectives on the Social Psychology of Personal Relationships

Theoretical Frameworks for Personal Relationships ◽

10.4324/9780203772065-5 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 13-40

Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Personal Relationships ◽

The Social

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The Social Psychology of Personality and Leadership

The Oxford Handbook of Personality and Social Psychology ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190224837.013.31 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 776-802

Author(s):

Daan van Knippenberg

Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Leadership Effectiveness ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Integrated Treatment ◽

Social Psychological ◽

Personality Psychology ◽

The Social ◽

Leadership Research ◽

Further Development ◽

Context Characteristics

Leadership research has a long history from personality psychological and social psychological perspectives, but integrated treatment of these person–situation influences is scarce. Such an integrated approach is outlined here in a person-in-situation perspective that sees leadership effectiveness as a function of the interaction between leader personality and situation (task, follower, and context characteristics) and that integrates personality psychology and social psychology perspectives. The person-in-situation perspective is less developed than probably it should be, but indications are that it holds more promise for understanding of leadership effectiveness than more one-sided approaches. The chapter aims to capture what can be concluded on the basis of the evidence as well as an associated research agenda for further development of this perspective on the personality and social psychology of leadership interface.

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