Social Behavior Flashcards
Geographical Proximity
How close people are geographically; it is the most powerful predictor of friendships and relationships
Mere Exposure Effect
The repeated exposure to a novel person or object increases our liking of them. “Averageness is attractive”
Similarity Bias
We tend to befriend people who we perceive to be more similar to us
Universally attractive features
Youthfulness, skin clarity, and body symmetry. There are gender specific things as well
Projection Bias
When we think that others hold the same beliefs that we do
False Consensus
When we assume that everyone agrees with what we do, even if they do not
Attachment
A close bond, usually between babies and mothers. Biggest factor of attachment is comfort (it provides a secure base)
Stranger Anxiety
The fear of strangers, usually occurs at around 8 months
Secure Attachment
Strong bond between mother and infant, due to a sensitive and responsive mom; distress when mother leaves but is fine when the mother returns
Insecure Attachment
Not a great bond between mother and infant, due to an insensitive and unresponsive mom; distress when mother leaves and does not get better when mother returns
Avoidant Attachment
Indifferent to whether mom leaves the room and when mom returns
Authoritarian Parenting
Very strict parenting style that often breaks the will of the child
Permissive Parenting
Very lenient and non-directive parenting style
Authoritative Parenting
Strict, consistent, loving, respectful, and issue-oriented parenting stlye; balancing responsibiltiy with the rights of the child
Aggression
Any physical or verbal behavior with the intent to harm
