Social Behavior Flashcards
effect that the states that the more often we are exposed to something the more we like it
mere exposure effect
retrograde amnesia
loose memory of life before accident
Anterograde amnesia
incapable of forming new memories
but still have old memories
why do companies pay to place there logo everywhere
they know about mere exposure effect
the degree of difference between male and female anatomical traits
sexual dimorphism
is averageness deemed to be more or less attractive?
more
are there traits that are deemed to be universally attractive
yes
whats more import for attraction Facial or body attraction?
facial
experiments perfomed inorder to understand the mother offspring bond
Harlow Monkey Experiments
In Stange situation, child with parent in room–>explored room
secure attachment
in Strange situation, child with parent in room –>did not explore room
insecure attachment
study done to try to understand why some babies have stanger anxiety and some dont
Mary Ainsworth Strange Situation
2 areas of the brain that facilitate agression when stimulated
Amygdala
Frontal lob
why are men more agressive than men
higher levels of testosterone
what are the 3 parenting styles?
1) Authoritarian-Very strict, break the will of child
2) Permissive-non-directive and lenient
3) Authoritative- also strict, more issue oriented and listens to child arguments
the idea the frustration creates anger and spark aggression
Frustration- aggression principle
Can lead to aggression through positive reinforcement (parent that gives into temper tantrum)
Reinforcement- modeling
instructions provided by society on how to act
social script
the phenomenon that people act more altruistically to people they are closer with.
Kin selection
the phenomenon in which people act more altruisticly if they will see that person in the future
Reciprocal altruism
think seeing that person in the future may allow them to RECIPROCAte my altruism
the perceptual phenomenon that a person who gives to others has resources
Cost signalling
Think you’re SIGNALLING to others you can pay for the COST of stuff
Hypothosis that suggests that the people that are more altruistic have a higher level of empathy
Empathy- Altruism Hypothesis
what age does helping behavior begin
age 2
type of support that comes in the form of finacial assistance, material goods and services
tangible/instrumental support
what are the 5forms of support?
- Emotional support.
- Esteem support
- Informational support
- Tangible/instrumental support
- Companion support
Think (ICE TEe is supportive)
