PSYB10H3 Lecture : Prosocial Behavior
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N situations where the most beneficial action for an individual will be harmful for the collective group. N commonly discussed social dilemmas: escalation of conflict, tragedy of the commons, !7843078022, Interpersonal conflict feeds itself and escalates if one side does not begin concession. N stimulus: country a accidentally bombs a civilian area of country b during a training exercise. S country b is vindicated, but they are now at war with country a: accept apology. S country b takes a hit in many ways, but they maintain peaceful relations with country a. Usually conflict builds on itself when aggressive behavior keeps on being matched between two opposing sides. Somebody has to decide not to match aggression to stop the escalation of conflict. N why do we take more than our share? www. notesolution. com: anchoring and adjustment heuristic. S desired share is used as an anchor.
