SOCPSY 1Z03 Lecture 15: Altruism and Agression II
16 Nov 2016
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Examples of situational factors, created by individuals but exist as shared values = norms shape behaviour. Participants witness ght between man and women. Strangers (made clear they don"t know each other) Less likely to intervene when knew they were married (65% didn"t, 19% didn"t when strangers) Norms associated with social roles shape meaning of the situation. We should help others that are dependent on us. Old or frail or young and in need = norm in society to help them. Help those who help us, return assistance. Match level of assistance (ex. buys you coffee = buy them coffee not an iphone) More important/likely if expect to see one another again. An eye for an eye " (retaliation is allowed if attacked originally, should be matched response) Used to be able to leave door unlocked, murdered in less evil ways, etc. 2-3 million deaths in cambodia (25% of pop. ) 1 million rwandans murdered in 100 days (1994)
