Vocabulary Terms 1-17 Flashcards
aggression
physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt/destroy
Just-World phenomenon
world is just; get what they deserve/deserve what they get
frustration-aggression principle
frustration creates anger
conflict
incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas
social trap
conflicting parties become caught in mutually destructive behavior
mere exposure effect
exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them
passionate love
aroused state of intense positive absorption
companionate love
deep affectionate attachment
equity
receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give to it
self-disclosure
revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others
altruism
unselfish regard for the welfare of others
bystander effect
less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present
social exchange theory
social behavior is an exchange process
reciprocity norm
people will help, not hurt, those who have helped them
social-responsibility norm
people will help those dependent upon them