The state of becoming close to someone. Propinquity can refer to physical nearness to others or psychological feelings of being close to another person.
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Physical proximity
Physically in the same area or location as another person.
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Displacement hypothesis
The idea that online interactions and relationships are superficial. Online interaction displaces the time that people have for meaningful offline interactions.
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Stimulation hypothesis
The idea that online interaction facilitates and supports communication and closeness between people.
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Longitudinal study
A research design where the same participants are followed over time with repeated monitoring, allowing the researcher to track change at the individual level.
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Ingroups
A group of people someone identifies with based on perceived similarities.
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Outgroups
A group of people someone does not identify with based on perceived differences.
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Co-rumination
Focusing and dwelling on one's problems when talking to others which can result in intensified negative feelings.
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Biological approach
An approach in psychology that is interested in how biological processes influence or are associated with mental processes and behaviour.
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Functional magnetic resonance imagining
FMRI
A neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood oxygen levels.
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Oxytocin
A chemical that is associated with relationships and bonding.
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Hypothalamus
A structure located in the middle of the brain that appears to be involved in a range of bodily processes including hormone release, some emotional reactions, hunger, thirst and temperature regulations.
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Placebo
A substance such as a spray or pill which is administered like a drug but contains no active ingredients.
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Cognitve
To do with mental processes such as perception, memory and thinking.
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Social cognitive approach
Approaches which aim to examine the cognitive processing of social information, including perceiving, considering and explaining people, events and relationships and social issues.
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Prototype
A term associated with cognitive psychology which describes the most typical or representative example of a concept.
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Companionate love
Calm, stable feelings more overtly related to affection and friendship rather than to sex.
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Passionate love
A powerful and changeable emotional state which is closely tied to feelings of sexual arousal.
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Cultural heterosexism
The culturally ingrained assumption that people are heterosexual.
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Heteronormativity
The cultural idea that heterosexuality is normal and a socially acceptable form of sexuality.
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Collectivist cultures
A broad classification of cultures characterised by a focus on values such as concern for others and harmonious relationships.
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Individualist cultures
A broad classification of cultures that make society answer to the needs of the individual. This framework emphasises individual choice, personal autonomy and rights.
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Humanistic approach
An approach is psychology which values the uniqueness of individuals. This approach sees individuals as capable of determining their own actions and goals, and as being motivated to achieve their full potential.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
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Physically in the same area or location as another person.
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Physical proximity
Card 3
Front
The idea that online interactions and relationships are superficial. Online interaction displaces the time that people have for meaningful offline interactions.
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Card 4
Front
The idea that online interaction facilitates and supports communication and closeness between people.
Back
Card 5
Front
A research design where the same participants are followed over time with repeated monitoring, allowing the researcher to track change at the individual level.
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