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Psychology
The science that deals with the mental and behaviourial characteristics of an individual, community or society.
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frustration-aggression hypothesis
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that frustration causes aggression.
social-exchange theory
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that human interactions are transactions that aim to maximize one's rewards and minimize one's costs.
realistic conflict theory
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that intergroup conflict develops from competition for limited resources.
equity theory
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that people are most satisfied in a relationship when the ratio between rewards and costs is similar for both partners.
realistic group conflict theory
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that prejudice arises from competition between groups for scarce resources.
social comparison theory
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that proposes that we evaluate our thoughts and actions by comparing them to those of others.
social exchange theory
Psychology; Social psychology
The theory that proposes that we seek out and maintain those relationships in which the rewards exceed the costs.
Sub-categories
- Behavior analysis (11155)
- Emotions (46)
- Feelings and states (263)
- General psychology (27052)
- Psychological disorders (166)
- Social psychology (356)