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PSYCHOLOGY CH. 13
VOCABULARY section 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| passionate love | an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another usually present at the beginning of romantic relationship |
| companionate love | the deep affectionate attachment we feel for those with whom our lives are intertwined |
| equity | a condition in which people receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give to it |
| self disclosure | the act of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others |
| altruism | unselfish regard for the welfare of others |
| bystander effect | the tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystander are present |
| social exchange theory | the theory that our social behavior is an exchange process the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize cost |
| reciprocity norm | an expectation that people will help not hurt those who have helped them |
| social responsibility norm | an expectation that people will help those needing their help |
| conflict | a perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas |
| social trap | a situation in which two parties by each pursuing their self-interest rather than the good of the group, become caught in mutually destructive behavior |
| grit | graduated and reciprocated initiatives in tension reduction a strategy designed to decrease international tensions |