PSYC 308- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 15 pages long!)
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Section 1: summarize the variables that lead to initial attraction between people, physical attractiveness i. ii. iii. iv. v. Gender differences attractiveness: status+material resources+attractiveness , older , same waist and hip size . Adulthood experience can impact as well i. ii: age, characteristics of the partner, couple therapy. Opinions about each other: maintain similar beliefs, be fair in how you see them, be prepared for squabbles, don"t be negative, be nice to partner a, break up is hard. Section 2: summarize the effects of positive and negative moods on helping, positive mood increases helping, want to maintain good mood, when others mimic us iii, we like ppl more, we want to feel better and happier ii. Indicate safe environment: negative mood increase helping. Feeling personal distress does not increases help, help escapes. Section 3: review bibb latan and john darley"s model of helping behavior and indicate the social psychological variables that influence each stage, notice b.
