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What type of aggression is driven primarily by anger?
What type of aggression is driven primarily by anger?
- Instrumental aggression
- Social aggression
- Hostile aggression (correct)
- Reactive aggression
Which factor is NOT considered an influence on aggression?
Which factor is NOT considered an influence on aggression?
- Genetic influences
- Positive reinforcement (correct)
- Relative deprivation
- Biochemical influences
According to the frustration-aggression theory, what typically triggers aggression?
According to the frustration-aggression theory, what typically triggers aggression?
- Frustration (correct)
- Relative deprivation
- Media exposure
- Pain
What effect does income inequality have on aggression levels?
What effect does income inequality have on aggression levels?
What has research indicated about the relationship between media influences and aggression?
What has research indicated about the relationship between media influences and aggression?
What is the primary focus of social exchange theory in interactions?
What is the primary focus of social exchange theory in interactions?
Which factor is less likely to encourage helping behavior in individuals?
Which factor is less likely to encourage helping behavior in individuals?
According to the reciprocity norm, what do people expect in social interactions?
According to the reciprocity norm, what do people expect in social interactions?
What does genuine altruism entail?
What does genuine altruism entail?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence attraction and friendship formation?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence attraction and friendship formation?
In the context of prosocial behavior, what effect does time pressure have on an individual's likelihood to help?
In the context of prosocial behavior, what effect does time pressure have on an individual's likelihood to help?
What is the mere exposure effect mainly associated with?
What is the mere exposure effect mainly associated with?
Which statement best reflects the contrast effect in attraction?
Which statement best reflects the contrast effect in attraction?
Which type of love involves passion, intimacy, and commitment according to Sternberg’s model?
Which type of love involves passion, intimacy, and commitment according to Sternberg’s model?
What is one likely characteristic of individuals who feel guilty?
What is one likely characteristic of individuals who feel guilty?
What is the primary implication of the frustration-aggression theory?
What is the primary implication of the frustration-aggression theory?
Which of the following factors has been shown to elevate aggression according to research?
Which of the following factors has been shown to elevate aggression according to research?
Which concept explains how observational learning can influence aggressive behavior?
Which concept explains how observational learning can influence aggressive behavior?
How does relative deprivation contribute to aggressive behavior?
How does relative deprivation contribute to aggressive behavior?
What role do biochemical influences play in driving aggression?
What role do biochemical influences play in driving aggression?
What is the bystander effect in terms of helping behavior?
What is the bystander effect in terms of helping behavior?
Which factor primarily increases the likelihood of helping behavior in individuals?
Which factor primarily increases the likelihood of helping behavior in individuals?
In the context of attraction, what does the mere exposure effect refer to?
In the context of attraction, what does the mere exposure effect refer to?
What is suggested about individuals with depression concerning helping behaviors?
What is suggested about individuals with depression concerning helping behaviors?
What does the social responsibility norm dictate?
What does the social responsibility norm dictate?
What is implied about men and women in aiding behaviors in dangerous situations?
What is implied about men and women in aiding behaviors in dangerous situations?
Which statement best describes the relationship reward theory?
Which statement best describes the relationship reward theory?
How does similarity influence attraction according to psychological principles?
How does similarity influence attraction according to psychological principles?
What is the primary effect of guilt on helping behavior?
What is the primary effect of guilt on helping behavior?
According to Sternberg's conception of love, what are its three components?
According to Sternberg's conception of love, what are its three components?
Explain the difference between internal and external attribution styles.
Explain the difference between internal and external attribution styles.
What are the three key components of the Theory of Attribution?
What are the three key components of the Theory of Attribution?
Describe the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) and its implications.
Describe the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) and its implications.
How does high consensus relate to attribution styles?
How does high consensus relate to attribution styles?
What role does distinctiveness play in attribution?
What role does distinctiveness play in attribution?
What is the role of normative influence in conformity?
What is the role of normative influence in conformity?
How does the foot-in-the-door technique work?
How does the foot-in-the-door technique work?
What affects conformity levels based on public responses?
What affects conformity levels based on public responses?
What is the difference between the central and peripheral routes to persuasion?
What is the difference between the central and peripheral routes to persuasion?
Identify one factor that can increase compliance.
Identify one factor that can increase compliance.
What personality traits can influence conformity?
What personality traits can influence conformity?
How does underage drinking exemplify reactance?
How does underage drinking exemplify reactance?
What is the purpose of the door-in-the-face technique?
What is the purpose of the door-in-the-face technique?
What is one key characteristic of high-quality arguments in persuasion?
What is one key characteristic of high-quality arguments in persuasion?
In terms of culture, how do collectivistic cultures affect conformity?
In terms of culture, how do collectivistic cultures affect conformity?
Explain how scarcity can influence compliance.
Explain how scarcity can influence compliance.
How does the credibility of a communicator affect persuasion?
How does the credibility of a communicator affect persuasion?
What role does emotional appeal play in the peripheral route to persuasion?
What role does emotional appeal play in the peripheral route to persuasion?
Describe one factor that can weaken the influence of fear in persuasive messages.
Describe one factor that can weaken the influence of fear in persuasive messages.
What is the impact of observer difference on attribution when observing others' actions?
What is the impact of observer difference on attribution when observing others' actions?
How does cultural influence affect our attribution styles?
How does cultural influence affect our attribution styles?
What phenomenon describes the tendency to recall happy memories more favorably?
What phenomenon describes the tendency to recall happy memories more favorably?
What is cognitive dissonance?
What is cognitive dissonance?
What does the principle of aggregation tell us about predicting behavior from attitudes?
What does the principle of aggregation tell us about predicting behavior from attitudes?
Explain the role of self-justification in behavior and attitude change.
Explain the role of self-justification in behavior and attitude change.
What phenomenon occurs when false information is incorporated into memory?
What phenomenon occurs when false information is incorporated into memory?
How does the concept of priming influence memory retrieval?
How does the concept of priming influence memory retrieval?
What is the significance of Milgram's obedience study?
What is the significance of Milgram's obedience study?
What can lead to an increase in group conformity, according to research?
What can lead to an increase in group conformity, according to research?
How does cognitive dissonance relate to insufficient justification?
How does cognitive dissonance relate to insufficient justification?
What is the role of social validation in impression management?
What is the role of social validation in impression management?
How can the self-fulfilling prophecy manifest in educational settings?
How can the self-fulfilling prophecy manifest in educational settings?
What is the difference between conformity, compliance, and obedience?
What is the difference between conformity, compliance, and obedience?
Describe the role of dehumanization in obedience.
Describe the role of dehumanization in obedience.
How does repetition affect the persuasiveness of a message?
How does repetition affect the persuasiveness of a message?
What are the two steps in the flow of communication process?
What are the two steps in the flow of communication process?
Why are people with high self-esteem harder to persuade?
Why are people with high self-esteem harder to persuade?
What occurs during attitude inoculation?
What occurs during attitude inoculation?
What is the mere exposure effect?
What is the mere exposure effect?
What role does physical attractiveness play in attraction?
What role does physical attractiveness play in attraction?
How do dissimilarity and similarity affect interpersonal relationships?
How do dissimilarity and similarity affect interpersonal relationships?
What does the frustration-aggression theory suggest?
What does the frustration-aggression theory suggest?
How does the context of a message influence its persuasiveness?
How does the context of a message influence its persuasiveness?
What is the significance of aggression as learned social behavior?
What is the significance of aggression as learned social behavior?
How can making a public commitment affect an individual's susceptibility to persuasion?
How can making a public commitment affect an individual's susceptibility to persuasion?
What impact does income inequality have on societal aggression levels?
What impact does income inequality have on societal aggression levels?
What is the relationship between media influences and opinion leaders?
What is the relationship between media influences and opinion leaders?
In what way does pain trigger aggression?
In what way does pain trigger aggression?
How can understanding attributional styles improve interpersonal relationships?
How can understanding attributional styles improve interpersonal relationships?
Describe the impact of Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) on social perception.
Describe the impact of Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) on social perception.
What is the relationship between consensus, distinctiveness, and internal/external attributions?
What is the relationship between consensus, distinctiveness, and internal/external attributions?
How does high consistency in behavior influence attribution style?
How does high consistency in behavior influence attribution style?
In what way can recognizing FAE enhance one's critical thinking skills?
In what way can recognizing FAE enhance one's critical thinking skills?
What is normative influence and how does it affect conformity?
What is normative influence and how does it affect conformity?
How does the door-in-the-face technique work in gaining compliance?
How does the door-in-the-face technique work in gaining compliance?
What is the primary effect of public response on conformity levels?
What is the primary effect of public response on conformity levels?
How do collectivistic cultures differ from individualistic cultures in terms of conformity?
How do collectivistic cultures differ from individualistic cultures in terms of conformity?
What role does attraction play in the effectiveness of a communicator's message?
What role does attraction play in the effectiveness of a communicator's message?
Describe the central route to persuasion and its characteristics.
Describe the central route to persuasion and its characteristics.
What is reactance, and how does it relate to social pressure?
What is reactance, and how does it relate to social pressure?
Explain the lowball procedure and its purpose in compliance.
Explain the lowball procedure and its purpose in compliance.
How does emotional appeal affect the peripheral route to persuasion?
How does emotional appeal affect the peripheral route to persuasion?
What is the sleeper effect and how does it relate to credibility?
What is the sleeper effect and how does it relate to credibility?
Identify one tactic used to gain compliance and explain its mechanism.
Identify one tactic used to gain compliance and explain its mechanism.
How can fear be effectively used in persuasive messaging?
How can fear be effectively used in persuasive messaging?
What is the significance of commitment in relation to conformity?
What is the significance of commitment in relation to conformity?
How can active experience-based attitudes influence persuasion compared to passive reception?
How can active experience-based attitudes influence persuasion compared to passive reception?
What is the principle of aggregation in the context of attitudes predicting behavior?
What is the principle of aggregation in the context of attitudes predicting behavior?
What is the two-step flow of communication, and why is it significant?
What is the two-step flow of communication, and why is it significant?
How do cultural differences affect attribution styles according to the information provided?
How do cultural differences affect attribution styles according to the information provided?
What is the primary effect, and how does it impact persuasion?
What is the primary effect, and how does it impact persuasion?
What is cognitive dissonance and how can it lead to attitude changes?
What is cognitive dissonance and how can it lead to attitude changes?
How does the credibility of a message affect people's resistance to discrepant views?
How does the credibility of a message affect people's resistance to discrepant views?
What role does self-justification play in changing one's attitudes?
What role does self-justification play in changing one's attitudes?
What role does frustration play in aggression according to the frustration-aggression theory?
What role does frustration play in aggression according to the frustration-aggression theory?
In the context of conformity, what is the autokinetic effect?
In the context of conformity, what is the autokinetic effect?
What is attitude inoculation, and how does it strengthen existing beliefs?
What is attitude inoculation, and how does it strengthen existing beliefs?
Explain the relationship between physical attractiveness and perceived social traits.
Explain the relationship between physical attractiveness and perceived social traits.
What is the significance of the Asch line experiment in understanding conformity?
What is the significance of the Asch line experiment in understanding conformity?
How does the mere exposure effect relate to attraction?
How does the mere exposure effect relate to attraction?
How does the overconfidence phenomenon affect people's beliefs?
How does the overconfidence phenomenon affect people's beliefs?
What is the misinformation effect in memory recall?
What is the misinformation effect in memory recall?
What is the difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression?
What is the difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression?
Define the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Define the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
What influence does media have on aggression according to recent studies?
What influence does media have on aggression according to recent studies?
What does the term 'rosy retrospection' mean in the context of memory?
What does the term 'rosy retrospection' mean in the context of memory?
How do age and social attitudes correlate over time?
How do age and social attitudes correlate over time?
What is the contrast effect and how does it affect perceptions of attractiveness?
What is the contrast effect and how does it affect perceptions of attractiveness?
Explain what the term 'priming' refers to in psychological terms.
Explain what the term 'priming' refers to in psychological terms.
What motivates individuals to adhere to the reciprocal liking principle?
What motivates individuals to adhere to the reciprocal liking principle?
What are the three key factors that influence obedience in social settings?
What are the three key factors that influence obedience in social settings?
How do role-playing and behavior affect attitude formation?
How do role-playing and behavior affect attitude formation?
In what situations are two-sided arguments more effective?
In what situations are two-sided arguments more effective?
In what way does the situation contribute to preconceptions in social contexts?
In what way does the situation contribute to preconceptions in social contexts?
What factors contribute to the likelihood of aggression according to situational influences?
What factors contribute to the likelihood of aggression according to situational influences?
How do internal and external attribution styles differ in terms of explaining behavior?
How do internal and external attribution styles differ in terms of explaining behavior?
Describe how high distinctiveness in behavior would lead to an external attribution.
Describe how high distinctiveness in behavior would lead to an external attribution.
What does the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) indicate about our perception of others’ behaviors?
What does the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) indicate about our perception of others’ behaviors?
In the context of attribution theory, how does low consensus affect our understanding of behavior?
In the context of attribution theory, how does low consensus affect our understanding of behavior?
What role does consistency play in differentiating between internal and external attributions?
What role does consistency play in differentiating between internal and external attributions?
What are the main differences in attribution when we observe our own actions versus those of others?
What are the main differences in attribution when we observe our own actions versus those of others?
Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance.
Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance.
How do cultural influences affect attribution styles?
How do cultural influences affect attribution styles?
What is the priming effect, and how does it influence memory?
What is the priming effect, and how does it influence memory?
What role does the principle of aggregation play in understanding attitudes?
What role does the principle of aggregation play in understanding attitudes?
Describe how self-justification can lead to changes in beliefs.
Describe how self-justification can lead to changes in beliefs.
What factors increase obedience according to Milgram's experiments?
What factors increase obedience according to Milgram's experiments?
How do memories get constructed after an event, and what influences this process?
How do memories get constructed after an event, and what influences this process?
What is the relationship between overconfidence phenomenon and belief accuracy?
What is the relationship between overconfidence phenomenon and belief accuracy?
Explain how the self-fulfilling prophecy operates in social interactions.
Explain how the self-fulfilling prophecy operates in social interactions.
What effect does the misinformation effect have on memory recall?
What effect does the misinformation effect have on memory recall?
What is the significance of role-playing in attitude change?
What is the significance of role-playing in attitude change?
In what way does impression management relate to social behavior?
In what way does impression management relate to social behavior?
What is the primary motive behind normative influence in social conformity?
What is the primary motive behind normative influence in social conformity?
How does the foot-in-the-door technique promote compliance?
How does the foot-in-the-door technique promote compliance?
What role does public response play in conformity levels?
What role does public response play in conformity levels?
How does the lowball procedure work in securing compliance?
How does the lowball procedure work in securing compliance?
In the context of persuasion, what distinguishes the central route from the peripheral route?
In the context of persuasion, what distinguishes the central route from the peripheral route?
What is reactance in relation to social pressure?
What is reactance in relation to social pressure?
What commonality in communicator characteristics increases persuasiveness?
What commonality in communicator characteristics increases persuasiveness?
How does the door-in-the-face technique encourage compliance?
How does the door-in-the-face technique encourage compliance?
How do cultural influences impact conformity according to the content?
How do cultural influences impact conformity according to the content?
What does the term 'sleeper effect' refer to in persuasion?
What does the term 'sleeper effect' refer to in persuasion?
In persuasion, how does fear function to change behavior?
In persuasion, how does fear function to change behavior?
What is one way to increase the perceived credibility of a communicator?
What is one way to increase the perceived credibility of a communicator?
What impact does a commitment have on a person's likelihood to change their stance?
What impact does a commitment have on a person's likelihood to change their stance?
How can associating positive feelings with a message enhance persuasion?
How can associating positive feelings with a message enhance persuasion?
What is the effect of scarcity on compliance?
What is the effect of scarcity on compliance?
How does deep involvement affect resistance to discrepant views?
How does deep involvement affect resistance to discrepant views?
What is the primary effect in persuasion regarding the timing of information?
What is the primary effect in persuasion regarding the timing of information?
In what context are one-sided arguments most effective?
In what context are one-sided arguments most effective?
What is attitude inoculation?
What is attitude inoculation?
How does the content medium affect message persuasiveness for easy versus difficult messages?
How does the content medium affect message persuasiveness for easy versus difficult messages?
What is the two-step flow of communication?
What is the two-step flow of communication?
What role does physical attractiveness play in perceptions of personality?
What role does physical attractiveness play in perceptions of personality?
What does the mere exposure effect indicate about attraction?
What does the mere exposure effect indicate about attraction?
How does the similarity principle affect friendships?
How does the similarity principle affect friendships?
What impact does low self-esteem have on vulnerability to persuasion?
What impact does low self-esteem have on vulnerability to persuasion?
What influence does frustration have on aggression according to the frustration-aggression theory?
What influence does frustration have on aggression according to the frustration-aggression theory?
In the context of aggression, what role does arousal play?
In the context of aggression, what role does arousal play?
How do biochemical influences affect aggression, particularly regarding alcohol?
How do biochemical influences affect aggression, particularly regarding alcohol?
What is the contrast effect in attraction?
What is the contrast effect in attraction?
How can making a public commitment help resist persuasion?
How can making a public commitment help resist persuasion?
Flashcards
Hostile aggression
Hostile aggression
Aggression stemming from anger.
Instrumental aggression
Instrumental aggression
Aggression used to achieve a goal.
Frustration-aggression theory
Frustration-aggression theory
Frustration makes aggression more likely.
Relative deprivation
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Observational learning (aggression)
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Social Contagion
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Bystander Effect
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Reciprocity Norm
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Social Responsibility Norm
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Proximity
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Mere Exposure Effect
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Physical Attractiveness
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Similarity
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Social Exchange Theory
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Genuine Altruism
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Alcohol & Aggression
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Is frustration always aggression?
Is frustration always aggression?
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Pain & Aggression
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Arousal & Aggression
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Internal Rewards
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External Rewards
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Guilt and Helping
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Depression and Helping
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Happiness and Helping
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Similarity and Helping
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Attribution Styles
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Theory of Attribution
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Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE)
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High Consensus, High Consistency
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Low Distinctiveness, High Consistency
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Unanimity
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Cohesion
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Status Influence
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Public Response
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Prior Commitment
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Normative Influence
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Informational Influence
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Compliance
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Ingratiation
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Foot-in-the-Door Technique
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Lowball Procedure
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Door-in-the-Face Technique
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Playing Hard to Get
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Deadline Technique
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Reactance
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Observer Difference
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Change of Perspective
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Self-Awareness
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Cultural Influence
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Preconceptions
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Belief Perseverance
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Constructed Memories
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Rosy Retrospection
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Misinformation Effect
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Priming
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Unconscious Mind
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Overconfidence Phenomenon
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Confirmation Bias
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
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Behavioral Confirmation
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Discrepancy & Persuasion
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One-Sided Argument
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Two-Sided Argument
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Primary Effect
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Recency Effect
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Active Experience Based Attitude
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Passive Reception
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Two-Step Flow of Communication
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Medium Self-Esteem & Persuasion
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Age & Attitudes
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Attitude Inoculation
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Public Commitment & Resistance
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Relative Deprivation & Aggression
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High Consensus?
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High Consistency?
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Cultural Influence on Attribution
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Cognitive Dissonance
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Discrepancy and Discomfort
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Credibility and Discrepancy
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Involvement and Resistance
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Active vs. Passive Reception
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High Self-Esteem and Persuasion
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Observational Learning and Aggression
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Internal Attribution
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External Attribution
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What is Consistency?
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Public Response & Conformity
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Prior Commitment & Conformity
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Study Notes
Hostile vs. Instrumental Aggression
- Hostile aggression: Aggression driven by anger.
- Instrumental aggression: Aggression used to achieve a goal.
Factors Influencing Aggression
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Genetic influences: Studies of twins (e.g., Raine, 1993) suggest a genetic component to aggression.
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Biochemical influences: Alcohol can increase aggression when individuals are provoked (e.g., Bushman, 1993).
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Frustration-aggression theory: Frustration creates a readiness for aggression (Dollard et al., 1939). Revised versions suggest frustration doesn't always lead to aggression.
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Relative deprivation: Inequality can lead to anger and aggression.
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Aggression as learned social behavior:
- Observational learning: Learning aggression through observation.
- Bobo Doll experiment: Experiment showed observational learning of aggression (Bandura et al., 1961).
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Situational influences:
- Pain: Pain triggers aggression.
- Heat: Higher temperatures correlate with increased aggression (e.g., Griffitt, 1970).
- Attacks: Intentional attacks can provoke retaliatory aggression.
- Arousal: High arousal (e.g., roller coasters) can intensify emotional responses (Schachter & Singer, 1962; Two-factor theory).
- Aversive cues: Objects resembling weapons can increase aggression.
- Media influences: Exposure to aggressive media (e.g., pornography, violent video games) can increase aggression.
- Group influences: Aggressive behavior can increase in larger groups, especially when anonymity occurs.
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Catharsis: The belief that releasing aggression reduces it is inaccurate; rather punishment and withdrawal/rewards from harmful behavior is ideal for learning.
Social Exchange Theory
- Social exchange theory: People engage in social interactions to maximize rewards and minimize costs, including internal (e.g., positive feelings) and external rewards (e.g., increased social status).
- Guilt and helping: Guilt can motivate helping behavior.
- Mood and helping: Happy individuals are more likely to help, while depressed individuals may be less helpful due to self-focus.
- Social norms:
- Reciprocity norm: People help those who have helped them.
- Social responsibility norm: Expectation that people will help those in need.
- Gender and helping: Women offer help equally to men and women; men are more likely to help in dangerous situations.
- Kin selection: Greater willingness to help those with shared genes.
- Reciprocity: Expectation of help in return.
- Genuine altruism: Acting selflessly to benefit others (distress over another's suffering).
Factors Influencing Helping Behavior
- Bystander effect: The presence of other potential helpers decreases the likelihood of any one person assisting.
- Perceived emergency: The judgment of an incident as an emergency is influenced by the interpretation of others' reactions. The illusion of transparency can play a role.
- Similarity: Greater willingness to help those who are similar (e.g., race).
- Time pressure: Being in a hurry reduces the likelihood of helping.
- Prosocial models: Seeing others help increases the likelihood of helping.
Factors that Influence who will help :
- Empathy and positive personality traits.
- Self-discipline (helping for rewards increases helping).
- Gender: Males in dangerous situations, females in safer situations.
- Religious faith: Religiously committed individuals more likely to help.
- Social modeling: Imitating prosocial behaviors increases likelihood of helping.
Attraction & Friendship
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Proximity: Physical closeness increases attraction. Repeated exposure leads to increased liking.
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Physical attractiveness: Attractiveness is a factor, and perceived attractiveness relates to social desirability (also impacts perceptions). Evolutionary theories (e.g., survival and reproductive capacity). Contrast effect: Frequent exposure to highly attractive media figures can lower the perceived attractiveness of average others.
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Similarity and complementarity: Shared attitudes/interests increase liking; dissimilar views breed dislike. Relationship rewards: Relationships provide both material and emotional benefits.
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Reciprocal liking: Knowing someone likes us increases our liking for them. Self-fulfilling prophecy: When we believe others like us, we interact in ways that reinforce that belief.
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Likeness of those who like us: Self-esteem and attraction are intertwined.
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Sternberg's triangle theory of love: Love involves Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment.
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Passionate love: (Two-factor theory of emotion: Arousal x its label = emotion)
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Explore the concepts of hostile and instrumental aggression, including genetic and biochemical factors that influence aggressive behavior. Understand how frustration, relative deprivation, and observational learning contribute to aggression. Dive into key studies and theories that shaped our understanding of this complex behavior.
