12.3 Prosocial Relations
As a child, John was told repeatedly that he was bad, so he believes that he is a "bad" person. Now, as a teenager, he repeatedly breaks the rules and has run-ins with the law. What has occurred?
a self-fulfilling prophecy
A situation in which conflicting parties, by pursuing their own self-interest, become caught in mutually destructive behavior is called:
a social trap.
Max does not recycle glass, metal, or plastic garbage because he thinks it is inconvenient and has minimal impact on the city's already overflowing landfills. His reaction BEST illustrates the dynamics of:
a social trap.
Mary and Bill are in a romantic relationship and met each other through an online dating service. Their relationship is likely to be:
both long lasting and satisfying.
Samantha and Ashley are friends who met online. Their friendship is likely to be:
both long lasting and satisfying.
Francisco decides that his free time over the weekend is not as important as the good feelings and joy of giving back to the community. So, he decides to volunteer at the Special Olympics. This illustrates:
social exchange theory.
According to newspaper accounts, although neighbors heard Kitty Genovese screaming for help as she was being murdered, they failed to call the police in time to save her. This BEST illustrates:
the bystander effect.
Clay and Madge have been married for over 50 years. They are MOST likely experiencing:
companionate love.
Padma and Luke have been married for over 50 years and have four children and eight grandchildren. They are currently experiencing:
companionate love.
While driving to work, Moniba's car started smoking and broke down on a road with a lot of traffic. Her cell phone's battery died so she could not call for help. She was unsuccessful in getting someone to stop to help for more than two hours until a police officer offered assistance. Moniba's difficulty in getting someone to help is an example of:
diffusion of responsibility.
Nearly 25 percent of heterosexual couples have met:
online.
An aroused state of intense positive absorption in another is to _____ love as deep affectionate attachment is to _____ love.
passionate; companionate
Aliya and Vaughn just met. Which will affect their first impression of each other?
physical attractiveness
Clarissa and Julio are in the same English class and have been assigned to sit next to each other. What will affect their first impression of each other?
physical attractiveness
Passionate love has been described as "adrenaline makes the heart grow fonder" because of the arousal caused by another person. This is BEST explained by:
the two-factor theory of emotion.
According to research on factors that determine the likelihood that two people will become friends, which of the following is more accurate?
Birds of a feather flock together.
_____ love is an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a love relationship.
Passionate
Sarah and Marge have been assigned to the same dorm room for the academic year. What is likely to happen by the end of the year?
Sarah and Marge will become close friends.
Maria and Dionne have worked together for several years. Each Christmas they exchange gifts, which are pretty much equal in value. This BEST demonstrates:
the reciprocity norm.
