PSY 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 45: Prosocial Behavior, Social Exchange Theory, Ingroups And Outgroups
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Proximity: mere exposure effect- the phenomenon that describes how more exposure causes an increased liking of a person, modern matchmaking, men more transparent, with many options, people are more superficial, women tend to be more choosy. Passionate love- arousal: companionate love- a deep, affectionate attachment. Altruism- the unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Bystander intervention: only occurs when an incident is noticed and interpreted as an emergency that the person assumes responsibility for. Bystander effect- the tendency for a bystander to feel less likely to help when other bystanders are present: norms for helping. Social exchange theory- aims to maximize benefits and minimize cost. Reciprocity norm- an expectation that people will help those who have helped them. Social-responsibility norm- the expectation that people will help those who need help. Elements of conflict: conflict- a perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas. Social traps- a situation when conflicting parties pursue their own self-interest rather than the good of the group.