Social Relations

Prejudice- an unjustifiable attitude towards a group of people. Can be overt or subtle, usually involves stereotyped beliefs (a generalized belief about a group of people).

Social Inequalities- a principle reason behind prejudice.
Ingroup- "us"- people with whom one shares a common identity.
Outgroup- "them"- those perceived as different than one's ingroup.
Ingroup Bias- the tendency to favor one's own group.

Scape Goat Theory- Putting the blame on someone or something else.
The Biology of Aggression- genetics, neural influences
The Psychology of Aggression
Frustration-Aggressive Principle- the blocking of an attempt to achieve some goal. Creates anger which generates aggression.
Conflict- a perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas.
Social Trap or Prisoner's Dilemma- situation in which people must choose between act that is beneficial to themselves but harmful to others and an act that is moderately beneficial to all.

Attraction (five factors of attraction):
Proximity- geographic nearness. Mere exposure effect. Repeated exposure to something breeds liking.
Reciprocal Liking- You're more likely to like someone who likes you.
Similarity- Similarity breeds content
Liking Through Association
Physical Attractiveness

Love- Passionate and compassionate love
Passionate Love- an aroused state of intense positive absorption of another
Compassionate Love- the deep affectionate attachment we feel with those with whom our lives are intertwined

Altruism- unselfish regard for the welfare of others
Bystander Effect- bystanders are less willing to help if there are other bystanders around
Social Exchange Theory- the idea that our social behavior is an exchange process, which we maximize benefits and minimize costs.
Peacemaking- giving people shared goals that can only be achieved through cooperation
Grit- Graduated and reciprocated initiative in tension reduction