PSYCH 1X03 Chapter 8: Influence-of-others-Textboook
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Influence of others textbook: empathy altruism hypothesis: idea that altruism results from empathy. Empathy refers to a shared sense of what another person is feeling. We sometimes have to figure out who we are in a way that is similar to how others are; by assessing behaviour. Cognitive dissonance: attitudes do not align with behaviours; can either change attitude, or change behaviour. Normative function: know correct behaviour but follow others; to avoid rejection and ridicule. Comparative function: do not know correct behaviour so follow others.
