Psychology Lecture Notes Review

A collection of flashcards based on key concepts from a psychology lecture, covering topics such as altruism, social exchange theory, love theories, and industrial psychology.

Altruism

Behavior that is selflessly concerned for the well-being of others.

Social Exchange Theory

A theory suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process; we weigh the social costs and benefits.

Compassion

Feelings of concern for someone's well-being, believed to be connected to empathy.

Mere Exposure Effect

The phenomenon whereby repeated exposure to an object increases our liking for it.

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Love

A theory proposing that love consists of three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Hawthorne Effect

A phenomenon where individuals increase their productivity when they know they are being observed.

Industrial Psychology

The study of human behavior in the workplace, focusing on job requirements and employee performance.

Performance-Appraisal Systems

Systems designed to evaluate job performance and promote feedback and growth.

Person-Job Fit

A concept relating to matching an individual's attributes and abilities with the requirements of the job.

360-degree Performance Appraisal System

A feedback system that involves evaluation from multiple sources, such as peers, supervisors, and customers.

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