we are motivated to reduce our own stress
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personal distress
proximity, similarity, physical attractiveness
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3 things that lead to attraction
the common belief that people who are appealing to look at have a host of positive
qualities beyond their physical appearance (appear happier, smarter, richer, etc)
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halo effect
what happens when you have limited resources?
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economic perspective
researchers talked to students. in one condition, the seminary students were told the
topic was going to be about jobs and the second condition would be about the good
samaritan. on the way to the seminary, they passed a man who had trouble breathing.
the topic of the talk did not influence the decision to stop, but rather if they were late
to the talk. students not in a hurry were more likely to stop and help
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good samaritan study
prejudice directed at racial groups that exists alongside the rejection of explicitly
racist beliefs (more subtle)
would never join KKK but would be more cautious around black people
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, modern racism
-merely thinking about a behavior makes performing it more likely
-preparation to interact (we like people mimicking us)
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ideomotor actions
the amount of stimulation in modern urban environments is so great that no one can
register all of it
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stimulus overload
behavior intended to harm that had other motives than hostility
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instrumental aggression
observed attachment security in children within context of caregiver relationships.
infants where mother, child and stranger are introduced, separated, and reunited. with
, anxious attachment style, when mother leaves and returns, child is still sad and will
continue to cry and reject attention from mother. with secure style, child stops crying
when mother returns
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strange situation experiment
-our mood colors how we interpret an event
-mood maintenance
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why does positive mood matter?
conformity increases with group size, but only until about 3-4 members
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group size
emphasizes psychological needs that lead to intergroup conflict
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motivational perspective
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personal distress
proximity, similarity, physical attractiveness
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3 things that lead to attraction
the common belief that people who are appealing to look at have a host of positive
qualities beyond their physical appearance (appear happier, smarter, richer, etc)
,Give this one a try later!
halo effect
what happens when you have limited resources?
Give this one a try later!
economic perspective
researchers talked to students. in one condition, the seminary students were told the
topic was going to be about jobs and the second condition would be about the good
samaritan. on the way to the seminary, they passed a man who had trouble breathing.
the topic of the talk did not influence the decision to stop, but rather if they were late
to the talk. students not in a hurry were more likely to stop and help
Give this one a try later!
good samaritan study
prejudice directed at racial groups that exists alongside the rejection of explicitly
racist beliefs (more subtle)
would never join KKK but would be more cautious around black people
Give this one a try later!
, modern racism
-merely thinking about a behavior makes performing it more likely
-preparation to interact (we like people mimicking us)
Give this one a try later!
ideomotor actions
the amount of stimulation in modern urban environments is so great that no one can
register all of it
Give this one a try later!
stimulus overload
behavior intended to harm that had other motives than hostility
Give this one a try later!
instrumental aggression
observed attachment security in children within context of caregiver relationships.
infants where mother, child and stranger are introduced, separated, and reunited. with
, anxious attachment style, when mother leaves and returns, child is still sad and will
continue to cry and reject attention from mother. with secure style, child stops crying
when mother returns
Give this one a try later!
strange situation experiment
-our mood colors how we interpret an event
-mood maintenance
Give this one a try later!
why does positive mood matter?
conformity increases with group size, but only until about 3-4 members
Give this one a try later!
group size
emphasizes psychological needs that lead to intergroup conflict
Give this one a try later!
motivational perspective
