Final Jeapordy Flashcards
What are biological reasons that could cause aggression?
Brain structure,
Genes,
Seratonin levels,
Testosterone levels
What is prosocial behavior?
Any behavior that benefits another person, regardless of whether it is altruistic
What is empathy-altruism?
When you empathize with someone you are more likely to help them due to altruistic reasons
What is the norm of reciprocity?
The need to repay a favor, found in every culture
According to social learning theory, why are men more likely to aggress than women?
Boys witness men act aggressively and be rewarded or not be punished so they act similarly
What is social learning theory?
We learn behaviors by watching and imitating others. We are more likely to imitate rewarded behaviors.
Why should we record eyewitness’ confidence ratings at the time of an identification?
They tend to become more confident in their answers and misremember how confident they were originally
What exaggerates the proximity/propinquity effect?
Similarity
What is relationship/covert aggression?
A nonphysical aggression that girls tend to be socially trained for
What is the urban overload hypothesis?
In an urban setting, there is so much stimulation that you become more apathetic
What is the principle motive in Social Identity Theory?
Self-esteem maintenance
What is Social Identity Theory?
Our group members are a source of self-esteem
What is anxious ambivilance?
An attatchment style characterized by concern over the partner’s commitment to the relationship
What is a death-qualified juror?
A juror is not opposed to the death penalty. They tend to be more trusting of the criminal justice system.
What are the four conditions of Allport?
Equal status
Interdependence
Common group goal
Legitimate authority
How should a line-up be conducted?
Sequentially not simultaneously
Blind officers
Fillers should fit the eyewittness’ first description
What is kind of error is unconscious transference?
An error of retrieval
What is an exchange relationship?
Services are equated
What is a communal relationship?
Everything will even out in the end
Why would one’s attachment style change?
Styles are based on schemas and they may change over time
What is kin selection?
Valuing someone who can pass on your genes (relatives) more that others
What is instrumental aggression?
Aggression that is used to reach a goal
What is stereotype threat?
When reminded of a stereotype you tend to fulfill it
Why are composite faces more attractive?
Familiarity
