100HW

What is group polarization? Explain how groups become "polarized." What is de-individuation? What factors make de-individuation more likely? What behaviors would a person engage in if he or she were experiencing de-individuation? People are attracted to those who are similar to them. Explain why similarity is attractive and the aspects of our personalities that matter when determining similarity to another person. What is the difference between companionate love and passionate love? Explain why the encoding of the facial expression of six major emotions is considered universal. Explain the effect of culture on causal attribution. What is the "culture of honor?" How is the culture of honor related to aggression? How can school shootings, such as the Columbine shootings or the Virginia Tech shootings, be prevented?