Home
Flashcards
Preview
psych monday
Home
Get App
Take Quiz
Create
just-world phenomenon
the tendency of people to believe the world is just and that people therefore get what they deserve and deserve what they get
frustration-aggression theory
the principle that frustration-the blocking of an attempt to achieve some goal-creates anger, which can create aggression
social trap
a situation in which the conflictiong parties, by each rationally pursuing their self-interest, become caught in mutually destructive behavior
passionate love
an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a love relationship
companionate love
the deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined
equity
a condition in wh ich people recieve from a relationship in proportion to which they give to it
self-disclosure
revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others
altruism
unselfish regard for the welfare of others
bystander effect
the tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present
social exchange theory
the theory that our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs
superordinate goals
shared goals that override differences among people and require their cooperation
GRIT
a strategy designed to decrease international tensions. Graduated and Reciprocated Initiatives in Tension-Reduction
scapegoat theory
the theory that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame
Author
steph
ID
17374
Card Set
psych monday
Description
psych monday
Updated
2010-05-03T03:07:24Z
Show Answers
Home
Flashcards
Preview