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Behavioral Science
November Final
54
Psychology
Not Applicable
11/15/2005

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What is Narcissim?
Definition
Excessive love for oneself, Lack of empathy, Self-Preoccupation, conceit.
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Is Narcissism Innate or Learned?
Definition
Innate
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What is Gratitude?
Definition
A feeling of thankfulness or appreciation.
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Is Gratitude universal to all cultures?
Definition
Yes
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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.
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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.
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What is Entitlement?
Definition
Delusions of privelege. Feeling that you have a right to have all desires granted.
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What are some long-term benefits of gratitude?
Definition
Deflection of Jealousy, Serenity, Reduction of Negativity, Higher Self-Esteem.
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Negative attitudes can trace their pessimism to a _________, while positive attitudes are demonstrated by people possessing a __________.
Definition
Spirit of Entitlement, Spirit of Gratitude.
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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.
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What is ethnocentrism?
Definition
A feeling that ones culture is superior to another.
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What is racism?
Definition
A feeling of inferiority of others.
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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.
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What are the disadvantages to Narcissism?
Definition
Skewed sense of self-importance, Anxiety, Delusions of Privelege, Hollow Self-Esteem.
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Does entitlement create dilusions of privelege?
Definition
Yes
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What is Altruism?
Definition
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others. (selflessness)
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Who was the American Historian who predicted the culture of Narcissism?
Definition
Christopher Lasch.
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What is Diversity?
Definition
Recognition and celebration of differences.
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What is Empathy?
Definition
Understanding of another's situation, feelings, or motives.
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What is NLP?
Definition
Nuero Linguistic Programming.
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What is Neuro Linguistic Programming?
Definition
assimilates neurology, language, and programming of the human experience.
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According to NLP, three ways we communicate messages.
Definition
Verbal (7%), Tone (38%), and Body Language (55%)
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According to NLP, three ways we communicate messages.
Definition
Verbal (7%), Tone (38%), and Body Language (55%)
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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.
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What is Assertiveness?
Definition
Expressing ones thoughts or ideas without stepping on the toes of others.
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What is Aggressiveness?
Definition
An attack on a person's character instead of their ideas.
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What is the difference between Agressiveness and Assertiveness?
Definition
Assertiveness does not step on anyones toes.
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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.
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What types of people are most effective when it comes to social competence?
Definition
People with high levels of self-control and awareness.
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What are the elements of Conveying a message?
Definition
Sender, Audience, Message, Channel (how you communicate i.e verbal/nonverbal), Reciever, Feedback, and Context.
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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
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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
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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.
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What is shame?
Definition
When you feel you are something wrong
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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.
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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.
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What are the barriers to good listening?
Definition
Inattentiveness, Argumentative, Defensiveness.
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What negative effects on society does entitlement have?
Definition
Destruction and warring over resources.
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