Understanding Human Behavior Flashcards
1
Q
What does human attraction lead to?
A
Mating
2
Q
What does attraction do?
A
Draws us together in social groups.
3
Q
What are the perceptual assumptions humans make?
A
- Everyone has intentions.
- Everyone is pretty much like us. (In the same situation, they would do the same thing we would.)
4
Q
What does perception begin with?
A
The first impressions. It lasts a long time.
5
Q
What are the 3 dimensions of attitude?
A
- The way you feel about it.
- The way you think about it.
- The way you actually behave toward it.
6
Q
Do attitudes change easily?
A
No.
7
Q
What is a reputation?
A
Acting a certain way that creates a general impression in social circles.
8
Q
What is a stereotype?
A
Reputation of a group someone belongs to.
9
Q
What are cultural expectations?
A
Standards of behavior we expect everyone to observe.
10
Q
Overall Impressions
A
- 1st impression
- Attitude
- Stereotype
- Cultural expectations for an overall impression of a person. You’re either repelled, unaffected, or attracted.
