Module 34: Affiliation and Achievement

Question 1

affiliation need

Answer 1

The need to build relationships and to feel a part of a group

Question 1

benefits of belonging

Answer 1

social bonds and cooperation enhanced early ancestors’ survivability (combat was more successful, reproduction was strengthened, and foes were avoided)
today, having a social identity—feeling part of a group–boosts people’s health and well-being

Question 2

why are humans still innately social beings?

Answer 2

the need to belong affects thoughts, emotions, behaviors
feelings of love activate the brain’s reward and safety systems
social isolation increases the risk of mental decline and poor health

Question 3

what happens when shut out?

Answer 3

▪ Being socially excluded (ostracism) threatens the need to belong.
▪ Real pain is experienced in social isolation.
▪ Increased activity in anterior cingulate cortex is activated (pain response area).
▪ Acetaminophen lessens social as well as physical pain.
▪ Across cultures, social pain is felt with the same earmarks as physical pain.
▪ Social exclusion may interfere with empathy for others, increase aggression, or raise the risk for self-defeating behavior or underperformance.

Question 4

connecting/social networking

Answer 4

more people have access to mobile phones, texts, internet, social networking

Question 5

achievement motivation

Answer 5

a desire for significant accomplishment; for mastery of skills or ideas; for control; and for attaining a high standard

Question 6

Grit

Answer 6

passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals