Prosocial Behavior Mod 43
Socialization norm
social expectation that prescribes how we should behave
Proximity (mere exposure effect)
this is determined friendships until social media/video games but still primary
Modern matchmaking
Internet-formed friendships and romantic relationships are, on average, slightly more likely to last and be satisfying Nearly one-fourth of heterosexual couples and two-thirds of same-sex couples met online
Mirror-image perception
Mutual values often held by conflicting people, as when each side sees itself as ethical and peaceful and views the other side as evil and aggressive
Companionate love
Passionate love seldom endures Passion-fed hormones (testosterone) give way to oxytocin that supports feelings of trust, calmness and bonding Attraction and sexual desire endure, without the obsession of early-stage marriage (honeymoon stage)
Speed dating
People who fear rejection often elicit rejection Give more options, people make more superficial choices
Conflict
Perceived incompatibility of actions, goals or ideas
Altruism
an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Social-responsibility norm
expectation that people should help those who depend on them
Reciprocity norm
expectation that people will respond favorably to each other by returning benefits for benefit
Social trap
A situation in which the conflicting parties, by each pursuing their self-interest rather than the good of the group, become caught in mutually destructive behavior
Bystander effect
Tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present
Passionate love
Two-factor theory of emotion Emotions have two ingredients- physical arousal and cognitive appraisal