PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Prosocial Behavior, Social Emotions, Stoicism
19 Aug 2013
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Western thought anger aggression and revenge have been seen as unavoidable aspects of human character. Stoics saw anger as the emotion that was most essential to master. Lorenz argued that aggression is an innate drive. Ardrey, we are programmed for aggression in defense of territories ranging from a seat on the bus to a nation. Three kinds of social motivation: attachment affiliation and assertion. Attachment: its function if primarily that of protection and care for the immature infant. Affiliation: described in the research literature as warmth or affection. It draws individuals together even when they are not genetically related. Assertion: the motivation to rise in the social hierarchy and to resist challenges from those who would diminish us, motivation of competition and of conflict. Typical positive emotions associated with the presence of attachment figure is trust comfort and reassurance while loss produces anxiety and distress.
