PSYC401 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Vrsar, Groupthink, Pole And Polar
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Kohlberg"s view: basis of reasons rather than decision itself: contracted logic reason, ignores non-western cultures. Altruistic behavior: helping others without benefit for oneself. Prisoner"s dilemma: people can chose to cooperate or compete, usually benefiting the individual. Social loafing- to work less hard when sharing work with other people. Rare in team sports because others are watching you. Frustration-aggression hypothothesis- the main cause of anger and aggression is an obstacle that stands in the way of doing something or obtaining something. No evidence that low self esteem causes aggression. Mentally ill individuals are typical not more dangerous than others unless there is substance abuse issues. People justify violent behavior by decreasing their own sense of identity: ex. 10% of women report that they have been raped while another 10% admitted to having sex while incapacitated: only half of vape victims think of their experience as rape. Primacy effect- first reports heard will influence you the most.
