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Unconditioned response
“A response that does not have to be learned, such as a reflex” (Gazzaniga et al., 2016, p. 227).
defined by Arash Emamzadeh
Unconditioned stimulus
“A stimulus that elicits a response, such as a reflex, without any prior learning” (Gazzaniga et al., 2016, p. 227).
defined by Arash Emamzadeh
understanding hypothesis
states that revenge can only be satisfactory when the offender understands it as a response to his/her prior (wrong) behavior
defined by Arne Sjöström
uniquely human
characteristics distinguish humans from animals; when uniquely human characteristics are denied, we talk about animalistic dehumanization (i.e., the target is perceived as an animal)
defined by Philippe Bernard
utilitarianism
theory in moral philosophy suggesting the right thing to do is whatever maximizes aggregate wellbeing
defined by Lucius Caviola
Unconditioned response
“A response that does not have to be learned, such as a reflex” (Gazzaniga et al., 2016, p. 227).
Unconditioned stimulus
“A stimulus that elicits a response, such as a reflex, without any prior learning” (Gazzaniga et al., 2016, p. 227).
understanding hypothesis
states that revenge can only be satisfactory when the offender understands it as a response to his/her prior (wrong) behavior
uniquely human
characteristics distinguish humans from animals; when uniquely human characteristics are denied, we talk about animalistic dehumanization (i.e., the target is perceived as an animal)
upward comparison
Comparing oneself with people perceived as more attractive, successful, or accomplished, which can lower self-esteem.
utilitarianism
theory in moral philosophy suggesting the right thing to do is whatever maximizes aggregate wellbeing