Previous research into cognitive dissonance and self-perception theory suggests that a persons ac... more Previous research into cognitive dissonance and self-perception theory suggests that a persons actions can affect their attitudes and impressions of objects. No current research, however, investigates if these phenomena also function as they may relate to people. The current research will investigate the question "If person A is empathetic and/or has an opportunity to give to person B, do person A's impressions of person B become more favorable?"
There is a long-standing debate in philosophy and the social sciences about how selfishness and c... more There is a long-standing debate in philosophy and the social sciences about how selfishness and cooperation function in dyadic social exchanges. Dyads are the foundation of our social lives, and reciprocity has long been considered the dominant strategy for dyadic interactions. We will argue the repertoire of human behavior during social exchanges ranges from punishment to generosity, and that the nuances of the relationship and interaction will dictate which behavior is likely to occur. We will examine emotional consequences of punishment, reciprocity, and forgiveness in long-term dyadic social exchanges. Finally, we argue that dyads move beyond reciprocity to a more forgiving, generous strategy to reestablish cooperation, and continue the relationship when noncooperation arises, once the motivations shift has occurred.
Previous research into cognitive dissonance and self-perception theory suggests that a persons ac... more Previous research into cognitive dissonance and self-perception theory suggests that a persons actions can affect their attitudes and impressions of objects. No current research, however, investigates if these phenomena also function as they may relate to people. The current research will investigate the question "If person A is empathetic and/or has an opportunity to give to person B, do person A's impressions of person B become more favorable?"
There is a long-standing debate in philosophy and the social sciences about how selfishness and c... more There is a long-standing debate in philosophy and the social sciences about how selfishness and cooperation function in dyadic social exchanges. Dyads are the foundation of our social lives, and reciprocity has long been considered the dominant strategy for dyadic interactions. We will argue the repertoire of human behavior during social exchanges ranges from punishment to generosity, and that the nuances of the relationship and interaction will dictate which behavior is likely to occur. We will examine emotional consequences of punishment, reciprocity, and forgiveness in long-term dyadic social exchanges. Finally, we argue that dyads move beyond reciprocity to a more forgiving, generous strategy to reestablish cooperation, and continue the relationship when noncooperation arises, once the motivations shift has occurred.
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