"Kindness Contagion" Flashcard

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What is the main theme of the text?

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The power of conformity.

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What does witnessing kindness inspire in people?

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Kindness.

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What did the participants in the study receive as a bonus for completing the study?

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$1.

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What did the participants believe they were doing in the 'pen pal' task?

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Completing a survey.

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What are the volatile results of polarization?

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Animosity and conflict.

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Define 'Kindness Contagion'.

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The phenomenon where one person's kindness inspires others to be kind.

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What is the impact of isolation on social behavior?

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It can lead to decreased social interaction and increased feelings of loneliness.

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How can competition influence behavior?

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It can lead to increased aggression and reduced cooperation among individuals.

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What role does empathy play in kindness?

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Empathy allows individuals to understand and share the feelings of others, promoting acts of kindness.

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What is the difference between kindness and apathy?

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Kindness involves caring and helpful actions towards others, while apathy is a lack of interest or concern.