The Psychology of Relationships and Helping Behavior

Study Notes

Proximity Effect/Mere Exposure Effect: we tend to like those who we are frequently nearby.
Social norms and functional distance increase liking.
Physical distance is less important than functional distance in friendship formation.
Similarity is a strong predictor of interpersonal attraction.
Escalating reciprocal self-disclosure can lead to a closer relationship.
Social exchange theory and equity theory deal with the costs and benefits of relationships.
Companionate love involves mutual respect, trust, and affection, while passionate love involves intense feelings and sexual attraction.
Evolutionary Psychology suggests passing on genes is the major goal in life.
Altruism is difficult to demonstrate as all human actions have underlying motives.
Sociobiology Theory suggests helping increases the odds of gene survival and reproduction.
Empathy-altruism hypothesis suggests people help others due to empathy.
The "Seizure" study shows diffusion of responsibility affects helping behavior.
The "Smoke-filled Room" study shows pluralistic ignorance affects helping behavior.
The Piliavin Subway Experiment shows social norms and perceived costs/benefits affect helping behavior.
Positive emotions promote prosocial behaviors.
Prosocial behavior reduces loneliness and improves mood.
Darley & Latane's Bystander Intervention Decision Tree has 5 steps.
Step 1 of the Decision Tree is noticing the event.
Step 2 of the Decision Tree is interpreting the event as an emergency.
Step 3 of the Decision Tree is feeling personally responsible for helping.

Description

Test your knowledge on the fascinating topic of social psychology with our quiz! From interpersonal attraction to prosocial behavior, this quiz covers a range of topics that explore the ways in which we interact with others. Sharpen your understanding of concepts such as the empathy-altruism hypothesis and social exchange theory, and learn about influential studies like the Piliavin Subway Experiment and the "Smoke-filled Room" study. Whether you're a psychology buff or just curious about the science of social behavior, this quiz is sure