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Outward Trappings

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A Complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, customs, morals, values, and any other enduring capabilities and habits and habits established by a society or community

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!Why is it important to learn about different cultures

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-Essential for communication and working together
-Avoiding cross-cultural misunderstandings
-Increased understanding and appreciation of other cultures development of perspective, tolerance
-From a scientific viewpoint, necessary for a more valid and complete understanding of human behavior.

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!The upsides of encountering people from different backgrounds

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Learning, broader understanding

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!Downsides of encountering people from different backgrounds

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awkward, stressful, unproductive.

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!Why do interactions with people from other groups seem to be awkward, stressful or unproductive

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Learning Curve
- Cultural differences
- difficulty communicating effectively
- misunderstandings
- stereotypes

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!Everyday Racial Microaggressions

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-Different from outwardly discriminatory behaviors
-Everyday slights, insults, indignities, and denigrating messages sent to racial minorities.
-Unconscious biases and prejudices leak out in many interpersonal situations and decision points.
-On the surface, microaggressions often appear like a compliment or seem quite innocent and harmless but nevertheless they contain a demeaning message :)
-Cumulative impact on minorities

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!High Context cultures

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Cultures in which people pay close attention to nonverbal forms of communication

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!Low Context Cultures

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Cultures in which people do not take a shared context for granted, and instead emphasize direct verbal communication.

Say what you mean, mean what you say

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!Individualism

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Cultures in which the self is regarded as autonomous, and individual goals and wishes and prized above duty and relations
-weaker/fewer outgroup relationships
-suffer from loneliness/lack of social support
-selfish, self absorbed, conceited

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!Collectivist

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Cultures in which the self is regarded as embedded in relationships and harmony with the group is prized above individual plan
-ingroup dependency
-cronyism and nepotism
-seen as coy/dishonest.
-Cliquish, conformist
-stiff, inexpressive, lacking spontaneity

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!Individualism vs Collectivism
Who is more:
1. Conforming?
2. Obedient?
3. Outspoken?
4. Modest?

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  1. Col.
  2. Col.
  3. Ind.
  4. Col
    Because it supports the goals of the group, which they are dependent on.
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! 3 Common mistakes/misassumptions in thinking about culture

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  1. Stereotyping (overgeneralization)
  2. Underestimating commonalities and exaggerating differences
  3. Assuming cultural differences underlie group differences in performance or status.
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!What are 3 social/ economic explanations for success of Asian Americans?

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1 Selective Migration
2 Had more resources
3 Stereotype threat

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!What Judgmental Error deals with the tendency to assume (w/out evidence) that culture is responsible for a group’s behavior or performance?

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Fundamental Attribution Error

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!Social Facilitation

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The tendency of people to perform simple or well learned tasks better when others are present

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!What happens when people are present during complex tasks?

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Performance is impaired

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!Why Is performance affected by presence of other people

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Heightened arousal

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!Social Loafing

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The tendency for people to exert less effort when they pool their efforts toward a common goal than when they are individually accountable

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!When does facilitation occur vs when loafing occurs

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Facilitation: Working as individuals in the presence of others
Loafing: Working as a group toward a common goal

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!How to get around loafing

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-Increase salience of individual performance
-Make the task challenging, fun or involving
-Keeping groups small
-Strengthening relationships
-Increase perceived personal relevance of group outcome.

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!Deindividuation

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Loss of sense of self and confirming to group norms

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!Factors that contribute to deindividuation

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Group Size and Physical Anonymity

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!What are 3 common group decision making tools?

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Majority Wins
Compromise seeking
Dictatorship

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!What are the Factors that contribute to the unproductivity and counterproductivity of groups (3)

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Biased Sampling - Discussion of shared info not new info
Biased Processing - Processing info in a consistent way with group preferences and expectations
Conformity Pressures - Suppress dissenting views and reward conforming views

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!Group Polarization effect
When a majority of members initially favor a particular position, discussion moves the group toward an even more extreme position.
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!What is GroupThink
The mode of thinking that characterizes group when the desire to maintain harmony and minimize conflict becomes dominant.
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!What are the Characteristics of Groupthink
-Failure to consult outside sources and experts -Conformity Pressures -Biased sampling and processing -Failure to consider alternatives and to question prevailing views
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!Ways to prevent groupthink
-Devil's Advocate -Consult outsiders -Individual brainstorming
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!How do Relationships increase mental health?
Higher Self-esteem and Happiness
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What are the characteristics of successful relationships? (5)
Rewards and Costs Trust Similarity Familiarity/Knowledge Respect
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!Social Exchange Theory (reward theory of attraction)
Human interactions and relationships aim to maximize one's rewards and minimize one's costs
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!Comparison Level
The average overall outcome an individual expects in a relationship
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!Rusbult
Investment model of interpersonal relations.
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!3 Factors of Rusbult model
Rewards & Cost Alternatives Investment
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1Equity Theory
If the PERCEIVED contributions isn't similar or equal then parties won't be satisfied with the relationship.
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!Communal Relationship
Partners expect and desire mutual responsiveness to each others needs
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!Exchange Relationship
Partners expect and desire strict reciprocation in their interactions Equity is more important for an exchange relationship
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!Ambivalent Relationship
Relationship is both rewarding and costly, often most stressful, challenging,etc.
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!When what traits are similar (not physical) are we more attracted to someone (4)
Attitudes Values Personality Religious Orientation
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!Trust
Belief that a partner can be counted on to be faithful and devoted, Essential for commitment and intimacy in a relationship, slow to build, quick to lose
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!What 3 ways do relationships deteriorate when mistrust sets in
Partners becoming less supportive, Biases perception of behavior, Less commitment
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!Why is Partner knowledge important?
Exposure increases liking when they have qualities you like.
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!What are Gottman's 4 horseman predictors
Criticism Defensiveness Stonewalling Contempt (Strongest)
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!2 factors of initial attraction/liking
Characteristics of: Person Social Interaction
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!What 3 things do we find attractive in a person
Positive personality attributes Status Physical Appearance
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!Matching Phenomenon
People pair up with people who are about as attractive as they are.
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!Welcome Week Computer Dance Study
U of Minn freshman put on blind date and and after the only factor predictive of whether participants were attracted to their partner and whether they wanted to date them again.
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!Social/Psychological Explanations of Physical Appearance being so important
Increases Self-Esteem Stereotypes of Attractive people
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!Stereotypes of physical attractive people
Positive Qualities More Sex Type
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!What are actual qualities of Good looking people
Socially skilled, outgoing, successful
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!What are universal standards of beauty
Symmetry Average sized facial features Features that convey health and vigor Men's dominance Women's femineness
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!Subjective/Variability in perceived beauty (3)
-Culture (weight) -Likeableness and love -Context
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!What are the important factors in social interaction and attractiveness (6)
Cost & Rewards Proximity Social Anxiety Liking Playing hard to get Self- Disclosure
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!PROXIMITY in Social interaction and attractiveness
Availability Familiarity Similarity
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!SOCIAL ANXIETY in Social interaction and attractiveness
Affects willingness to interact with others Fail to shoot their shots Affects the favorableness of interaction with others Modesty, sensitivity, lack of egotism, etc
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!LIKING in Social interaction and attractiveness
Liking begets liking Flattering Implies relationship will be positive in future
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!PLAYING HARD TO GET in Social interaction and attractiveness
Heuristic that operates: Scarcity = Value NOt always effective Perception that you are a snob/not available Works when you show exclusivity to the person you like
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!Why does Self-disclosure increase liking?
Self- Disclosure conveys liking and trust. Liking and trust implies the relationship will be positive. Familiarity helps people get a long better.
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!When Do people self-discolse?
1. When distressed, elated, in need of support 2. Reciprocity of self-disclosure 3. When they seek to increase closeness
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!Passionate Love
A state of intense longing for union with another
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!Companionate Love
The affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined
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!Sternberg's Triangle Model
Intimacy Passion Commitment
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!Sternberg- INTIMACY
Familiarity and disclosure between partners Develops Quickly, Rate of increase diminishes over time
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!Sternberg - PASSION
Strong emotions driven by intense desire Develops quickly, dissipates overtime
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!Sternberg - COMMITMENT
Dedication, Devotion Limited at first, steadily increases over time
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!Why do we need to love? (3 reasons)
-Procreations and perpetuation of the species -Necessity of childcare -Need the support and assistance of other for survival
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!What are 3 reasons that love based marriages end in divorce more than arranged
1. Societies where marriages are love-based, there are weaker sanctions against divorce 2. Arranged marriages are more likely to be based on similarities in background, religion, and values 3. In individualist societies, partners expect more passion and personal fulfillment in marriages.
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!3 Types of Attachment Styles
Secure Anxious/Ambivalent Avoidant
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!Secure Attachment Style
Easy to get close to, few worries about abandonment Positive image of self/others Parent was available and responsive 7/10 people
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!Anxious/Ambivalent Attachment Style
Positive image of others, doubts about self Clingy, needy, Uneasy in relationships, less trusting more possessive and jealous Parents weren't consistent in responsiveness.
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!Avoidant Attachment styles
Negative views of others Less invested in relationships, quick to leave Parents were unresponsive and rejecting
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!What determines Attachment style?
Genetics Parental responsiveness
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!Gender Differences in romantic Behavior
Men: More promiscuous. Looks for appearance Women: More committed. look for intelligence, resources and dominance
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!Why does conflict increase in relationships?
Less effort to impress Higher expectations Greater interdependence
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!Why does Conflict diminish over time in enduring relationships?
The relationship will end You learn how to communicate and work together
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!Why does overcoming problems strengthen relationships?
Investment model (justifying effort cost) Fosters belief that can overcome future problems
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!Jealousy
Jealousy: A complex emotional response to the loss of a partner or the threat of loss of a partner
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!2 types of jealousy
1. Loss of rewards enjoyed in a relationship 2. Loss of self-esteem from the rejection
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Is Jealousy unhealthy and destructive
it can be
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!In 2015, what did the Supreme Court rule about the fundamental rights and responsibilities of couples of same-sex marriages?
Same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry on the same terms and conditions as opposite-sex couples
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!What has research shown about the benefits and costs of same- sex vs. opposite-sex marriages?
Same-sex marriages show the same substantial psychological, social, and health benefits as opposite-sex marriages
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!What have studies shown about the health of the children of same-sex patents?
Research shows that a parent's sexual orientation is unrelated to their ability to provide a healthy and nurturing family environment.
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Prosocial Behavior
Behavior that helps others
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Altruism
Prosocial behavior that is not motivated by self-interest
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How do evolutionary psychologists explain altruistic behavior?
ALtruism increases the survival of others who share the same genes.
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Why do we engage in prosocial behavior (3)
1. Rewarding 2. Norm 3. Empathy
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Empathy
The vicarious experience of another's feelings
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How does empathy affect the likelihood of prosocial behavior?
Empathetic emotion increases the likelihood of action to reduce another’s distress
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When are we usually empathetic
When we are/have: - Aware of their circumstance - been in a similar circumstance -Not preoccupied with your own concerns - Care about them
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When do people help?
-Ingroup members -Attractiveness, similarity, gender -mood -Personal concerns -Emergencies
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How does mood affect the likelihood of prosocial behavior?
People in a good and bad mood are likely to help Good mood activate positive thinking and behaviors Bad mood people will help to get out of the bad mood (but not in children).
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Steps of the decision process
- Notice the event - Interpret the event as an emergency - Assume responsibility - Decide on appropriate action - Implement action
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Why does the presence of others diminish the likelihood of a bystander helping?
1. Less likely to interpret the event as an emergency if others aren't helping 2. Diffusion of responsibility (Social loafing) 3. Increased evaluation apprehension.
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Why do people not want help sometimes?
- Help may create a sense of indebtedness and inequity in relationship - Self-presentational concerns - Threat to self-esteem (pride)
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How do men and women differ in the extent to which they convey understanding, express agreement, interrupt, and openly argue?
Men interrupt and are quick to argue Women are more likely to listen and aggree
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How do gender differences in communication affect perceptions of competency and power? Social influence and persuasion? Relationships?
Men speak in a way to achieve dominance and power, knowledge. Women speak in a way to build relationships and persuade
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Which gender is most reluctant to ask questions that convey a lack of knowledge?
Men
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What are three causes of gender differences in communication?
Status Differences Sex role norm and expectations Stereotypes Motivations
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Why don’t men ask for directions?
Want to show they are knowledgeable and informed
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Why are women more likely than men to use grammatical devices such as disclaimers, qualifiers, and tag endings?
To avoid conflict/disagreement and preserve relationships.
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What is aggression?
Behavior intended to harm others - Can be physical or verbal
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What is the relation between frustration and aggression?
Frustration leads to Anger and Anger leads to aggression
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According to your text, what are three common aversive events or incidents that may trigger aggression
1. Pain 2. Uncomfortable Heat 3. An Attack 4. Overcrowding
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What's the difference between incentive motivated (instrumental) & angry aggression (hostile)
Instrumental: Harming another to obtain something of value. Hostile: Impulsively harming another because of strong negative feeling
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Why are people not always willing to aggress when they are angry?
Inhibition - Norms - Fear of retaliation and punishment - Concern for others
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What is displacement?
The redirection of aggression to a substitute target (something that is disliked or incapable of retaliation)
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What is passive aggressive behavior?
Harmful or hurtful behavior which does not appear to be aggressive.
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What factors disinhibit people from aggressing?
Lowering of the inhibition or suppression of an impulse or inclination
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Why does drinking increase the likelihood of aggression?
Alcohol is a disinhibitor - lowers self awareness - Less cognizance of consequences and costs
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What effect does watching or engaging in aggression have on the subsequent willingness to act aggressively?
We are more likely to be aggressive if we are engaged or watch aggressive behavior.
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Which gender is more likely to aggress? Why
Men They seek to establish dominance
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What is relative deprivation
The perception that one is less well off than other with whom one compares oneself
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According to work on relative deprivation, why might individual Americans who are well off express frustration about their economic situation?
They feel being rich is just out of reach instead of being ok where one is at.
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What is the rape myth and how is it affected by the viewing of sexual violence?
Women will be aroused and end up enjoying being sexual assault. By viewing sexualized violence in porn men think that arousal will be the result of sexual assult.
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What are three explanations provided by the text for why viewing violence on television affects aggressive behavior?
Arousal Disinhibition Imitation of media
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What are three effects of television viewing on thinking discussed in the text?
Desensitization Distorts our perceptions Prime aggressive thoughts
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Under what conditions do people aggress? (5)
frustrated Capable of aggressing Aggression has been learned Cost is low Group pressure
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What are some keys ways of reducing violence? (4)
Reduce frustration and stress Reduce access to means of violence Teach norms and develop inhibitions Increasing costs of aggression
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Is violent crime increasing or decreasing in the United States? Why do we think it is increasing?
Decreasing Because we see it more in media outlets
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zero-sum conflict vs non-zero sum conflict.
Zero-sum: Games or situations in which the outcome is zero Someone will not get the thing Non-Zero: when outcomes don't equal zero.
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What is a social Dilemma
To get what you want, everyone gets hurt
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Identify (3-5) factors that reduce or resolve social dilemmas such as the tragedy of the commons
*Regulation (Tax) *Small Groups *Communication Changing Payoffs Appealing Altruistic Norms
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What is the false consensus effect?
The tendency to overestimate the commonality of ones opinions and one’s undesirable behaviors.
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How does the False consensus effect affect the likelihood of a competitive or cooperative response in mixed-motive conflict situations?
People tend to see their own motivations in others. Which heightens one’s motivation to act cooperatively or competitively.
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Why does conflict often escalate over time? (3)
Entrapment Increase of threats Concern for losing face
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Why does the use of threat often decrease the likelihood of conflict resolution?
increase of distrust and hostility Threats begat threats
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What is face saving and why are parties in conflict often concerned with saving face?
Concern with appearances, especially concerns about appearing strong, competent, and tough.
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When are parties especially likely to remain in a conflict in order to save face? (3)
When future conflict is likely The conflict is public Lots of investment
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What is entrapment and how does it contribute to conflict?
Commitment to failing course is increased to justify investment
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To avoid entrapment, what factors should be considered in making a decision about whether to remain in a conflict?
The decision to remain in a conflict should be based not on the costs that have been expended in the past, but on the costs and rewards that are expected in the future.

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