PSYC 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Social Trap, Social Exchange Theory
15 Sep 2020
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Emotions have two ingredients physical arousal and cognitive appraisal. Arousal from any source can enhance an emotion, depending on how we interpret and label the arousal. Sexual desire + a growing attachment = the passion of romantic love. Passion-fed hormones (testosterone) give way to oxytocin that supports feelings of trust, calmness, and bonding. Attraction and sexual desire endure, without obsession of early-stage marriage. Equity is important key to satisfying and enduring relationship. Altruism is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. People are most likely to help when they notice an incident, interpret it as an emergency, and assume responsibility for helping (darley and colleagues). Odds for being helped are also increased if the person appears to deserve help or is a woman. Similarity to self, unhurried or in a good mood, feeling guilty, focused on others and not preoccupied also raises likelihood of being helped.
