Module #19 - Social Relations Flashcards
Mere Exposure Effect
The phenomenon that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them.
Physical attractiveness
- positive first impressions are correlated with the attractiveness of a person
- attractive people are judged to be happier, healthier, more successful, etc.
- physical attractiveness is highly determined by culture
Dissimilar
- people are reluctant to include dissimilar people in their group of friends
- close friends usually share interests, attitudes, age, intelligence level, and economic status
Passionate Love
An aroused state of intense positive absorption in another; usually present at the beginning of a love relationship.
Companionate Love
A deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined.
2 important factors: equity and self disclosure
Equity
The condition in which people contribute to and receive from a relationship at a similar rate.
Self-disclosure
Revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others.
Altruism
Unselfish regard for the welfare of others.
Bystander Effect
The tendency for a person to be less likely to give aid if other people are present.
Prejudice
An unjustifiable (and usually negative) attitude toward a group and its members.
Stereotype
A generalized (sometimes accurate but often over generalized) belief about a group of people.
Discrimination
In social situations, taking action against a group of people because of step typed beliefs and feelings of prejudice.
Ingroup “Us”
People with whom we share a common identity.
Outgroup “Them”
Those perceived as different or apart from “us” (the ingroup)
Ingroup Bias
Tendency to favor one’s own groups.
