Group Memberships and Self-Concept

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What is the main purpose of Helping as a subtype of prosocial behavior?

To fulfill another instrumental need

According to the Social Exchange Theory, what leads individuals to terminate a relationship?

Decrease in rewarding effects

What type of prosocial behavior involves day-to-day light activities?

Casual Help

What motivates individuals to help others based on Evolutionary Influences?

Rooted upbringing and natural selection principles

In the context of Social Exchange Theory, what do individuals weigh in their social relationships?

Potential benefits and risks

Which type of prosocial behavior involves listening to other people more prominently?

Emotional Help

Why do humans naturally divide others into those inside and outside their group?

To form social connections for survival

Which cognitive source of prejudice involves perceiving people who stand out?

Distinctiveness

Why did mutual attachments enable group survival for our ancestors?

To enhance survival through collective efforts

What is the role of social attachments in human bonding according to Baumeister and Leary?

Facilitation of survival through group connections

How does having a sense of 'we-ness' impact self-concepts?

It strengthens self-concepts

What does the motivation to avoid prejudice lead people to do?

Modify their thoughts and actions

What was a common activity during earliest times to survive?

Building shelters and hunting for food

Why were the bonds of love important for heterosexual women and men?

To boost their survival chances

What motivates people's investment in being continuously connected according to the text?

The need to belong

Why is human attachment emphasized in the text?

To fulfill the need to belong

What is the significance of parents bonding according to the passage?

To boost their children's survival chances

How are people connecting with each other despite physical distancing mentioned in the text?

Through voice calls and texting via cellphones

Explore how our sense of 'we' from group memberships influences our self-concept and relationships with others. Learn about the impact of group memberships on self-evaluation and the motivation to avoid prejudice. Understand how self-consciousness can shape thoughts and actions.

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