Module 44-45 Flashcards

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1
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Is an unjustified negative

attitude toward some group and its members

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prejudice

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2
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Explicit prejudice in North America has – over time.

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decreased

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3
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social roots of prejudice

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social inequalities, just-world phenomenon, and stereotypes

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4
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Good is rewarded and evil is punished.

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just-world phenomenon

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5
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stereotypes – inequalities

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rationalize

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6
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– prepares people to identify with a group.

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Evolution

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7
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Social definition of who we are—and are not

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ingroup

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8
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favoring of our own group

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ingroup bias

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9
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negative attitude

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prejudice

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10
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negative behavior

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discrimination

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11
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Proposes that when things go wrong, finding someone to blame can provide an outlet for anger

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scapegoat theory

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12
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  • Evidence from animal studies and twin studies; genetic Y chromosome genetic marker; MAOA gene
  • Alcohol associated with aggressive responses to frustration
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genetic influence of aggression

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13
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Neural systems facilitate or inhibit – when provoked

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aggression

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14
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Aggression more likely to occur with – lobe damage

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frontal

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15
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Testosterone linked with irritability, assertiveness, impulsiveness, and low tolerance for frustration; alcohol effect

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biochemical influence of aggression

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16
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Even people who deny racial prejudice may carry negative associations

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implicit prejudice

17
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Frustration creates

anger, which can spark aggression

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frustration-aggression principle

18
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Anger triggers include hot temperatures, physical pain, personal insults, foul odors, cigarette smoke, ,

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crowding

19
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Media portrayals of violence provide – that children learn to follow.

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social scripts

20
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Viewing – contributes to greater aggression toward women.

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sexual violence

21
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T/F: Playing violent video games can increase aggressive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in some children.

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true

22
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psychology of attraction
• proximity (mere exposure effect)
• Physical attractiveness

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Similarity of attitudes and interests

23
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Passionate love: Two-factor theory of –

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emotion

24
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Emotions have two ingredients—.

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physical arousal and cognitive appraisal

25
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Sexual desire + – = the passion of romantic love

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a growing attachment

26
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T/F: Passionate love seldom endures

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true

27
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Passion-fed hormones (testosterone) give way to oxytocin that supports feelings of trust, calmness, and bonding

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companionate love

28
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in companionate love, attraction and sexual desire endure, without – of early-stage

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obsession

29
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– is important key to satisfying and enduring relationship

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Equity

30
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– deepens intimacy

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Self-disclosure

31
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is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

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altruism

32
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Tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to

give aid if other bystanders are present

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bystander effect

33
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bystander effect occurs when there is a – of responsibility

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diffusion

34
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– encourage generosity and enable group living.

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Positive social norms

35
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Social expectation that prescribes how we should behave

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socialization norm

36
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Expectation that people will respond favorably to each other by returning benefits for benefit (cost-benefit analysis; utilitarianism; social exchange theory)

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reciprocity norm

37
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Expectation that people should help those who depend on them

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social-responsibility norm