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