Attraction, Aggression, Attachment, Altruism

Attraction + factors

liking or having positive feelings towards another

factors that increase attraction: similarity, physical looks, proximity, and one being liked

attachment + types (2)

bond between mother and child

secure attachment: consistent and nurturing caregiver

insecure attachment: inconsistent caregiver → child becomes clingy or indifferent

aggression

behavior meant to harm someone

amygdala plays a role

frustration-aggression hypothesis

if something frustrates us, we get aggressivealtr

altruism

doing something good to benefit others, w/o underlying motive