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1
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effect that the states that the more often we are exposed to something the more we like it

A

mere exposure effect

2
Q

retrograde amnesia

A

loose memory of life before accident

3
Q

Anterograde amnesia

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incapable of forming new memories

but still have old memories

4
Q

why do companies pay to place there logo everywhere

A

they know about mere exposure effect

5
Q

the degree of difference between male and female anatomical traits

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sexual dimorphism

6
Q

is averageness deemed to be more or less attractive?

A

more

7
Q

are there traits that are deemed to be universally attractive

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yes

8
Q

whats more import for attraction Facial or body attraction?

A

facial

9
Q

experiments perfomed inorder to understand the mother offspring bond

A

Harlow Monkey Experiments

10
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In Stange situation, child with parent in room–>explored room

A

secure attachment

11
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in Strange situation, child with parent in room –>did not explore room

A

insecure attachment

12
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study done to try to understand why some babies have stanger anxiety and some dont

A

Mary Ainsworth Strange Situation

13
Q

2 areas of the brain that facilitate agression when stimulated

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Amygdala

Frontal lob

14
Q

why are men more agressive than men

A

higher levels of testosterone

15
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what are the 3 parenting styles?

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1) Authoritarian-Very strict, break the will of child
2) Permissive-non-directive and lenient
3) Authoritative- also strict, more issue oriented and listens to child arguments

16
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the idea the frustration creates anger and spark aggression

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Frustration- aggression principle

17
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Can lead to aggression through positive reinforcement (parent that gives into temper tantrum)

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Reinforcement- modeling

18
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instructions provided by society on how to act

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social script

19
Q

the phenomenon that people act more altruistically to people they are closer with.

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Kin selection

20
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the phenomenon in which people act more altruisticly if they will see that person in the future

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Reciprocal altruism

think seeing that person in the future may allow them to RECIPROCAte my altruism

21
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the perceptual phenomenon that a person who gives to others has resources

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Cost signalling

Think you’re SIGNALLING to others you can pay for the COST of stuff

22
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Hypothosis that suggests that the people that are more altruistic have a higher level of empathy

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Empathy- Altruism Hypothesis

23
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what age does helping behavior begin

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age 2

24
Q

type of support that comes in the form of finacial assistance, material goods and services

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tangible/instrumental support

25
Q

what are the 5forms of support?

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  1. Emotional support.
  2. Esteem support
  3. Informational support
  4. Tangible/instrumental support
  5. Companion support

Think (ICE TEe is supportive)