PSY 240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Psych, Collectivism, Psy
4 Aug 2020
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Punishment can reduce aggression but can also model the use of aggression. Lead to parenting books emphasizing the use of timeouts. Parents can help their children by discussing the problems of tv modelling. Show people how to respond constructively to frustrating situations. Apology is one of the most effective strategies. Those who believed that they shared a birthday with the other participant delivered a smaller blast of noise. Differences in aggression is related to different social learning experiences in different cultures: ex. Historical events can contribute to change: after being nuked, japan became a more peaceful country. Usa very high compared to similar western countries but average compared to the rest of the world. Research suggests peer-directed aggression is lower in collectivistic cultures. Standing up for yourself is valued in usa; avoiding conflict valued in indonesia. Women in collectivistic countries are more likely to experience physical violence by their husbands.
