6.9 FLASHCARD: Social & Personality Psychology

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What is aggression?

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Any physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt or destroy.

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What are the three biological influences on aggressive behavior?

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Genetic, Neural, and Biochemical Influences

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What is the frustration-aggression principle?

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Frustration creates anger, which can generate aggression.

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What is the role of social scripts in aggression?

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They are culturally modeled guides for how to act aggressively.

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What is the difference between passionate love and companionate love?

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Passionate love is intense and focused on physical attraction, while companionate love is deep and affectionate attachment.

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What is the bystander effect?

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The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.

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What is the social exchange theory?

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Our social behavior is governed by calculations of rewards and costs.

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What is the social-responsibility norm?

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An expectation that people will help those needing their help.

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What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

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Prejudice is an attitude, while discrimination is a behavior.

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What is the Five Factor Model of personality?

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A model that identifies five major traits that determine personality.