Social Psychology Assignment 2

COMIC STRIP

This is the story of Po, a SPM fresh graduate. He decides against furthering his studies and instead applies for a job through an interview. During the interview, the interviewer doubts Po’s credentials as a good employee due to his low qualification. But Po

is ultimately hired.-

In his new job, Po originally works hard to impress everyone. He dresses well, works overtime and tries to be friendly, which works at the start. But over time, he realises that not only are his efforts not appreciated, but his colleagues are even doubting

his abilities due to his low qualification. This is regardless of Po’s actual performance.-

Po remembers that he had an uncle who once climbed the social ladder by buttering up those around him . Po got envious and decides that he needed to change his approach if he was to achieve his goals. Thus, Po changes his outlook. He cared less for

those around him, and instead focused his effort on buttering up to his boss. This causes his boss to favor him.-

Po also became lazy as he felt his efforts won’t be fully appreciated seeing that it was done in a group. This further enforces the dislike his colleagues felt towards Po. But ultimately, due to his close relationship with the boss, Po got his dream promotion.

- By this time, Po was known as the “Butter-up King”in the office, and no one wanted help from him even when he was being

sincere as they couldn’t trust his intentions. It was at this point when Po wonders whether it was really worthed it, giving up all his friends and relationships for the privileges of being in authority and wealth.

THE STORYLINE

THE

5 CONCEPTS

Stereotype

Confirmation Bias

First Impression

Social Learning

Ingratiation

#01. STEREOTYPEDefinition

- A general belief about a group of people.

How the interviewer perceived Po- Judged Po by his education level

#02. FIRST IMPRESSIONDefinition

- When one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person

How Po’s colleagues formed impression of Po

- Judging his outfit / physical appearance

Effects- Po became a likeable person

#03. SOCIAL LEARNINGDefinition

- Social behavior (any type of behavior that we display socially) is learned primarily by observing and imitating the actions of others.

What Po learned from his uncle?

- Buttering up his boss

#04. INGRATIATIONDefinition

- a psychological technique in which an individual attempts to become more attractive or likeable to their target.

How Po attempted to adulate his boss?

- He flattered Mr Tan

Effects- Po got the promotion he wanted

#05. CONFIRMATION BIASDefinition

- A confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms previously existing beliefs or biases.

Why Po’s colleagues misunderstood him until the end?

- Strengthen belief in Po’s preconception behavior.

THANK YOU!

CALEB // YINJI // APPLE // JENNY // ESTHER // CHEOK