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What is Social Learning Theory? s,


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People learn how to behave in social contexts by observing others and
copying their behaviors




What does the social learning theory tell us about aggression and the media?


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people exposed to violent movies and porno become more violent




What is the prisoner's dilemma game

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Two men are arrested for committing a crime, each must decide "do you
stick to your story and avoid admitting to the crime, do you sell out your
friend for a lighter personal sentence




1. Are there sex differences in mate preferences?


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Yes and no, evolutionary argument, females must invest in any given child,
males can be less choosy
No - better explained by culutre




What is Social Identity Theory?


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Social Identity Theory - a person's self concept and self esteem are derived
from personal identity and ingroup status/accomplishments.




1. What are the gender differences in aggression?


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, Males are much more responsible for aggression and also the victims of
physical violence too, socialized into being more aggresive, women are
relationally aggressive, want to hurt emotionall




1. What is the outgroup homogeneity effect?


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is the tendency to view an outgroup as homogenous, or as "all the same,"
whereas the ingroup is seen as more heterogeneous or varied.




Personal distress?


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Model of "pure altruism"

A motive for helping others in distress that may arise from a need to reduce
one's own distress

Selfish




1. What is the role of empathy on altruism?


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, self reported, someone driven by empathy will help more regardless of any
social rewards




Why do we like similar others?


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it validates our beliefs, facilitates smooth interactions, expect similar others
to like us, have qualities we like




What is the internal state of deindividuation?


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lessened self observation and self evaluation, lessened concern with the
evaluation of others, weakening of internal controls




What is dominance?


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behavior enacted with the goal of acquiring or demonstrating control over
others




1. What do distinctiveness and illusory correlations have to do with profiling and
discrimination?

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