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Mod 46 Ch 14 EUP - E
Essentials of Understanding Psychology 7th ed. Mod 46 Ch 14
Question | Answer |
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What is a Interpersonal attraction (or close relationship)? | Positive feelings for others; liking and loving. |
What is the Reciprocity-of-liking effect? | A tendency to like those who like us. |
What is Passionate (or romantic) love? | A state of intense absorption in someone that includes intense physiological arousal, psychological interest, and caring for the needs of another. |
What is Companionate love? | The strong affection we have for those with whom our lives are deeply involved. |
What is Aggression? | The intentional injury of, or harm to, another person. |
What is Frustration? | The Thwarting or blocking of some ongoing, goal-directed behavior. |
What is Catharsis? | The process of discharging built-up aggressive energy. |
What is Prosocial behavior? | Helping behavior. |
What is Diffusion of responsibility? | The tendency for people to feel that responsibility for acting is shared, or diffused, among those present. |
What is Altruism? | Helping behavior that is beneficial to others but clearly requires self-sacrifice. |