Chapter 18 Vocab 2nd Half Flashcards
“Them” those perceived as different or apart from ones in group
Outgroup
The tendency to favor ones own group
Ingroup bias
The theory that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame
Scapegoat theory
The tendency of people to believe the world is just and that people therefore get what they deserve and deserve what the get
Just world phenomenon
Any physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt or destroy
Aggression
The principle that frustration- the blocking of an attempt to achieve a goal- centers anger which can generate aggression
Frustration aggression principle
A perceived incompatibility of actions, goals or ideas
Conflict
A situation in which conflicting parties, each by rationally pursuing their self interests become caught in mutually destructive behavior
Social trap
The phenomenon that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them
Mere exposure effect
An arousal state of intense positive absorption in another usually present at the beginning of a love relationship
Passionate love
The deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our life’s are intertwined
Companionate love
A condition in which people receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give to it
Equity
Revealing intimate aspects of oneself to other
Self disclosure
Unselfish regard for the welfare of others
Altruism
The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present
Bystander effect
