social psychology pt 6

Question 1

prosocial behavior

Answer 1

voluntary behavior with the intent to help other people

Question 2

altruism

Answer 2

humans’ desire to help others even if the costs outweigh the benefits of helping

Question 3

empathy

Answer 3

capacity to understand another person’s perspective—to feel what they feel

Question 4

homophily

Answer 4

tendency for people to form social networks, including friendships, marriage, business relationships, and many other types of relationships, with others who are similar

Question 5

reciprocity

Answer 5

give and take in relationships

Question 6

self-disclosure

Answer 6

sharing personal information in relationships

Question 7

triangular theory of love

Answer 7

model of love based on three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment; several types of love exist, depending on the presence or absence of each of these components

Question 8

consummate love

Answer 8

type of love occurring when intimacy, passion, and commitment are all present

Question 9

companionate love

Answer 9

type of love consisting of intimacy and commitment, but not passion; associated with close friendships and family relationships

Question 10

romantic love

Answer 10

type of love consisting of intimacy and passion, but no commitment