Week 5 (Situational factors promoting aggressive behavior) lecture 9 Flashcards
use of sanitizing language to detract from the emotional intensity of the reality being referenced
what is this ?
euphemistic labeling
US violent crime rates are highest in what season ?
summer
what does CLASH stand for ?
CLimate, Aggression, and Self control in Humans
proposes that higher average temperature and smaller seasonal variation in temperature, calls for individuals and groups to adopt less focus on: future orientation and self control
what is this ?
CLASH model
countries farther from the equator emphasize the _____ value of time ?
extrinsic (time is money)
countries closer to the equator emphasize the _____ value of time ?
intrinsic (enjoy your time)
societies closer to the equator, there is little need to focus on ?
the future or to exercise self control
rely heavily on schedules and punctuality (USA, Northern Europe)
what is this ?
clock time cultures
that go with the natural flow of social events (Latin America)
what is this ?
event time cultures
refers to the rapidity or density of experiences, perceptions, and activities
what is this ?
pace of life
a slower pace of life corresponds to a present orientation, where as a faster pace of life corresponds to a ?
future orientation
in the book “A General Theory of Crime” what do they say is the general factor cause of crime ?
poor self control
do children from Northern Europe or Southern Europe countries or the USA have higher levels of self control in children ?
Northern Europe
- helps explain differences valence using differences in future orientation an self control
- helps explain differences in violence both within and between countries
- may help solve international challenges
- may help reduce violence that occurs between different countries and cultures
what is this ?
CLASH
