1. Welcome to Research Methods in Social Psychology (Psych 309)

2. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

3. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

4. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

5. Research Topics Previous class topics How do eco labels affect consumer behavior? Does class year affect perceptions of leadership potential? Does exposure to violence decrease helping- behavior? Social Psych topics Interpersonal attraction Persuasion Conformity

6. Outline Introductions Administrative details (review syllabus) think about groups/ topics Research in Social Psychology Study of the day

8. Predicting Responses to Racism Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009)

9. Why is Racism Still a Problem? Overt racism is condemned Racist events take place frequently Question: How do people react towards racist events? – People may overestimate how negatively they would feel in the face of racism Why is Racism Still a Problem?

10. Design Two conditions: – Forecaster: Participant observes situation – Experiencer: Participant in room with confederates One Black and one White confederate pose as participants waiting for a study to start The Black confederate leaves the room, bumping the White confederate as he leaves Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009)

11. Reaction Conditions Conditions: (White confederate rxn) Control – No comment/reaction Moderate Racist Comment – “Typical, I hate it when Black people do that.” Extreme Racist Comment – “Clumsy n------.” Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009)

12. Dependent Measures: Self-report of emotional distress (1-9) Choose a confederate to work with on a puzzle solving task Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio (2009)

13. Emotional Distress Negative Emotional Distress Emotional Distress

14. Partner Selection Percentage of White Partners Chosen Partner Selection