SocialPsych - FINALEXAM - Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14

kill me

Emotion

A brief experience that lasts only seconds or minutes, influencing how we perceive the world and respond to challenges.

Mood

A longer-lasting emotional state, typically lasting hours or days, that affects overall emotional experience.

Emotional Expression

The outward display of emotions, which is universal yet influenced by cultural norms.

Focal Emotions

Emotions that are common in everyday experiences, varying across different cultures.

Oxytocin

A chemical that circulates in the blood and contributes to building commitment and trust in social relationships.

Broaden-and-Build Hypothesis

The idea that positive emotions broaden thoughts and actions, building stronger relationships between individuals.

Affective Forecasting

The process of predicting how life events will influence overall happiness.

Self-Perception Theory

The theory that people infer their attitudes based on observing their behavior and the context in which it occurs.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that individuals experience discomfort when their attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent, leading to attitude adjustments.

Stereotypes

Generalizations about groups that are often inaccurately applied to individual members of those groups.

Prejudice

A positive or negative attitude and emotional response towards members of a particular group.

Discrimination

Favorable or unfavorable treatment of an individual based on their group membership.

Realistic Group Conflict Theory

A theory suggesting that group conflict, prejudice, and discrimination arise from competition for limited resources.

Social Identity Theory

A theory that suggests self-esteem derives in part from group membership and group success.

Culture of Honor

A cultural norm where individuals respond to insults and attacks with violence or threats, often found in regions with a history of herding.

Empathic Concern

A feeling of concern for another person that motivates altruistic behavior.

Bystander Intervention

The phenomenon where the presence of others influences the likelihood of individuals helping someone in need.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A social phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action when others are present.

Kin Selection Hypothesis

The evolutionary theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to help relatives in order to ensure the survival of their genes.

Prisoner’s Dilemma

A scenario used to study cooperation, where individuals can either choose to cooperate with each other or defect for personal gain.

Tit-for-Tat Strategy

A cooperative strategy in the prisoner’s dilemma that is non-envious, non-exploitable, and encourages mutual cooperation.