Social Behavior Flashcards
Interpersonal Attraction
Is what makes people like each other. Influenced by physical attractiveness, similarity thoughts and physical traits, self-disclosure, reciprocity, and proximity
Aggression
A physical, verbal, or nonverbal behavior with the intention to cause harm or increase social dominance
Attachment
An emotional bond to another person. Usually refers to the bond between a child and a caregiver
Secure Attachment
Requires a consistent caregiver. Child shows a strong preference for the caregiver compared to strangers.
Avoidant Attachment
Occurs when a caregiver has little or no response to a distressed child. Child shows no preference for the caregiver compared to strangers.
Ambivalent Attachment
Occurs when a caregiver has an inconsistent response to a child’s distress, sometimes responding appropriately, sometimes neglectful. Child will become distressed when caregiver leaves and is ambivalent when he or she returns.
Disorganized Attachment
Occurs when a caregiver is erratic or abusive; the child shows no clear pattern or behavior in response to the caregiver’s absence or presence
Social Support
The perception or reality that one is cared for by a social network
Emotional Support
Listening to, affirming, and empathizing with someone’s feelings
Esteem Support
Affirms the qualities and skills of the person
Material Support
Providing physical or monetary support
Informational Support
Providing useful information to a person
Network Support
Providing a sense of belonging to a person
Foraging
Searching for and exploiting food resources
Mating System
Describes thew ay in which a group is organized in terms of sexual behavior
