PSYC 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Prosocial Behavior, Derogation, Virtual Reality
22 Feb 2018
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Related to self-esteem, stress, motivation (relationships bolster/undermine self-esteems, can cause/relieve stress, our goals we pursue are in collaboration with relationships) The intention to remain in and feel connected to a relationship. Leads to thoughts and actions that support the relationship even when dealing with stress, challenges. Influences thoughts and actions ---> helps us cope with things to maintain relationships. Many factors can impose a challenge in a relationship. Rewards, alternatives, and investments feed into commitment and leads you to act in ways that support your partner; leads to trust and satisfaction. Social rewards (eg. companionship, sex, security, validation, identity rewards) Versus costs (eg. energy, irritation, compromise); always need to count against rewards. Rewards will differ among individuals (people find different things rewarding) Evaluate rewards and costs according to your standard or comparison level (cl); what you want from your relationship (depends on what you"re looking to get from a relationship) Different people will have different standards of comparison.
