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Details Title: Behavioral Science Description: November Final Total Flash Cards: 54 Created: 11/15/2005 21:57:05	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term What is Narcissim? Definition Excessive love for oneself, Lack of empathy, Self-Preoccupation, conceit. Term Is Narcissism Innate or Learned? Definition Innate Term What is Gratitude? Definition A feeling of thankfulness or appreciation. Term Is Gratitude universal to all cultures? Definition Yes Term What emotional tendencies did Lausch find to be related to Narcissism? Definition Infatuation With Youth, Neglect of courtesy, ettiquiette, or tradition, Demand for immediate gratification, Inner emptiness, Fear of mediocrity, Self-Righteousness, Insecurity, Pretentiousnous, Hypochondria, etc. Term What are the negative effects of entitlement? Definition makes generousity implausible, forces us to ignore the pain we cause other people while we are getting what we want. Term What is Entitlement? Definition Delusions of privelege. Feeling that you have a right to have all desires granted. Term What are some long-term benefits of gratitude? Definition Deflection of Jealousy, Serenity, Reduction of Negativity, Higher Self-Esteem. Term Negative attitudes can trace their pessimism to a _________, while positive attitudes are demonstrated by people possessing a __________. Definition Spirit of Entitlement, Spirit of Gratitude. Term How does the media portray stereotypes? Definition With sound bytes and video clips that don't allow time for composite effects. They fail to tell the whole story, so people assume what they aren't told, often falsely. Term What is ethnocentrism? Definition A feeling that ones culture is superior to another. Term What is racism? Definition A feeling of inferiority of others. Term How does child rearing relate to children's ability to cope with frustration? Definition If we insist a child's goal is self-love(narcissism) the child will always seek instant gratification, and will be eternally frustrated. Term What are the disadvantages to Narcissism? Definition Skewed sense of self-importance, Anxiety, Delusions of Privelege, Hollow Self-Esteem. Term Does entitlement create dilusions of privelege? Definition Yes Term What is Altruism? Definition Unselfish concern for the welfare of others. (selflessness) Term Who was the American Historian who predicted the culture of Narcissism? Definition Christopher Lasch. Term What is Diversity? Definition Recognition and celebration of differences. Term What is Empathy? Definition Understanding of another's situation, feelings, or motives. Term What is NLP? Definition Nuero Linguistic Programming. Term What is Neuro Linguistic Programming? Definition assimilates neurology, language, and programming of the human experience. Term According to NLP, three ways we communicate messages. Definition Verbal (7%), Tone (38%), and Body Language (55%) Term According to NLP, three ways we communicate messages. Definition Verbal (7%), Tone (38%), and Body Language (55%) Term What are the three sensory modalities for NLP? Definition Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic. Term What is social competence? Definition Possessing/using ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and behavior into the framework of society. Term What is Assertiveness? Definition Expressing ones thoughts or ideas without stepping on the toes of others. Term What is Aggressiveness? Definition An attack on a person's character instead of their ideas. Term What is the difference between Agressiveness and Assertiveness? Definition Assertiveness does not step on anyones toes. Term What is the relationship between language and culture? Definition Different cultures have different interpretations of Language and symbols such as body language. Term What common things do societies value as they relate to social competence? Definition Social Relationships, Refraining from harm, supporting families/schools/communities, Protecting health, and abstaining from negative behaviors. Term What types of people are most effective when it comes to social competence? Definition People with high levels of self-control and awareness. Term What are the elements of Conveying a message? Definition Sender, Audience, Message, Channel (how you communicate i.e verbal/nonverbal), Reciever, Feedback, and Context. Term How are social identities influenced? Definition Role, Demographic, Affiliation, Occupation, and stigma. Term What role does anxiety play in communication? Definition If Anxiety is too high, we tend to not communicate. Term What does vocalization Refer to? Definition Valuing silence vs. Sound Term What is an example of a silence vocalization country? Definition Japan Term What vocalization is prevalent in America? Definition Sound Term What is Argument Culture? Definition Culture that urges us to take an argumentative stance on everything. Term What does it mean to take a combative approach. Definition To be aggressive and attack anyone who disagrees with your point of view. Term What is the Non-Defensive Model of Behavior? Definition People who choose to absorb, ask questions, make rational conclusions, and craft a response. Term How can management level the playing field in a group environment? Definition Acknowledging everyones idead and quickly quelling infighting. Term Is conflict natural? Definition Yes Term Does Conflict have positive or negative effects? Definition Both Term What is the predominant method in the argument culture? Definition Attack Term People with a good sense of social competence tend to ____________. Definition Connect with a variety of people and maintain many functional relationships. Term Who is responsible for the theory of Argument Culture? Definition Tannen Term What is guilt? Definition When you have done something wrong. Term What is shame? Definition When you feel you are something wrong Term When we say things can we take them back? Definition No Term What are the 5 common group problems? Definition Floundering, Discounts, Rushing to Accomplishment, Tangents, and Fueding Members. Term What are the steps in the life of a group? Definition Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Mourning. Term What are the 5 steps to good listening? Definition Reception, Attention, Perception, Assignment of Meaning, and Response. Term What are the barriers to good listening? Definition Inattentiveness, Argumentative, Defensiveness. Term What negative effects on society does entitlement have? Definition Destruction and warring over resources.