Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Implicit-Association Test, Stereotype Threat, Grand Theft Auto Iv

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

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Chapter 13 behavior in a social context--contd. Social relations: 4 types (attraction, prejudice, altruism and aggression) Affiliation and interpersonal attraction: hill: 4 reasons we affiliate, positive stimulation, receive emotional support, gain attention, allow social comparison, social comparison (festinger) comparing our beliefs/feelings/behaviors with that of others, helps us dete(cid:396)(cid:373)i(cid:374)e if ou(cid:396) (cid:396)espo(cid:374)ses a(cid:396)e (cid:862)(cid:374)o(cid:396)(cid:373)al(cid:863) Applications making relationships work: crucial factor is manner in which couples dealt with anger, criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling, happ(cid:455) (cid:272)ouples also e(cid:454)pe(cid:396)ie(cid:374)(cid:272)e (cid:272)o(cid:374)fli(cid:272)t/a(cid:374)ge(cid:396) (cid:894)(cid:271)ut (cid:373)ake f(cid:396)e(cid:395)ue(cid:374)t (cid:862)(cid:396)epai(cid:396) atte(cid:373)pts(cid:863)(cid:895) Neuroscience of stereotyping: amygdala: quick assessment of potential threat posed by emotional stimulus, conclusion: regardless of white/black, strong negative response to people with darker skin tones. Pro-social behavior: why do we help, social learning and cultural influences, norm of reciprocity we should reciprocate when others treat us kindly, norm of social responsibility should help others + contribute to welfare of society.