PSYC18H3 Chapter 9: Chapter 9. Emotions in Social Relationships
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The notion that humans are a mixture of good and evil, still accounts for human nature. This chapter considers the emotions that promote cooperation and aggression. attachment functions primarily that of protection and care for the immature infant. affiliation or affection, often described as warmth and contributes to parenting and draws individuals together even when they are not genetically related. Core of kindness, of friendship, and of romantic love. assertion is the motivation to rise in social hierarchy, and to resist challenges from those who would diminish us. It is the motivation of competition, and of conflict. positive emotion: anger, to win or maintain status. In terms of attachment, maternal sensitivity is importantly associated with infant security (they develop their sense of trust from parents being sensitive and responsive). other studies have found a dissociation between maternal sensitivity and attachment security. There"s the factor of affiliation, warmth, and affection.
