Social Behavior Flashcards
What are the influences (5) of Interpersonal Attraction?
1) Appearance- symmetry (golden ratio)
2)Similarity (values and backgrounds)
Opposites attract if complementary
3)Self disclosure– share thoughts, fears, goals
Nonjudgemental empathy
4)Reciprocity- like people who like us
5)Proximity– physically close
Convenience
Mere exposure effect/familiarity
Aggression
Cause harm or increase social dominance
Verbal or nonverbal
Biological basis of aggression
Brain– amygdala: activated in threatening situation
– prefrontal cortex: control/modulate impulsiveness/ reduce emotional reactivity
Hormones– testosterone increases aggressive behavior
Cognitive neoassociation model
Psychological state.
Aggression is linked to negative emotions
Attachment
Bond between caregiver and child
Secure attachment
Caregiver reliable and secure source of comfort
Child can explore comfortably and prefers caregiver to strangers
Likely grow up with adequate social skills
Avoidant attachment
Caregiver ignores distressed child
No preference for caregiver
Ambivalent attachment
Caregiver lacks consistency
Distressed when caregiver leaves, mixed response upon return
Disorganized attachment
Caregiver is erratic or socially withdrawn
Child shows no consistent pattern of behavior
Social support
Perception or reality that one is cared for by a social network
Health befits of social support
Reduces anxiety and depression
Reduce mental disorders, alcohol and drug use, suicidal ideation
Reduce mortality from disease
Improve immunological health
Emotional support
Listen, affirm, empathize
“I’m so sorry to hear that you list your job”
Esteem (social support)
Encourage qualities and skills of a person
“You’ve got a great resume. I’m sure you’ll get hired soon!”
Material (social support)
Financial or material contribution
“Let me get the check this time”
Informational (social support)
Provide info that will help someone
“I hear my company is looking to hire”
