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  2. Dual strategies theory - Wikipedia

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    In evolutionary psychology and evolutionary anthropology, dual strategies theory states humans increase their status in social hierarchies using two major strategies known as dominance and prestige. The first and oldest of the two strategies, dominance , is exemplified by the use of force, implied force or other forms of coercion to take social ...

  3. Reciprocity (social psychology) - Wikipedia

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    A news article summarizing similar research studies suggests that negative reciprocity might exist in order to restore or build a cooperative relationship. [44] They stated that the strategy treats balance as a goal, especially because it involves a relatively proportional response to harm. [44] A white man and a black man shaking hands.

  4. Social exchange theory - Wikipedia

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    An example of a risk that could occur during the reciprocal exchange is the factor that the second party could end up not returning the favor and completing the reciprocal exchange. Binding negotiated exchanges involve the least amount of risks which will result the individuals feeling low levels of uncertainty.

  5. Reciprocal altruism in humans - Wikipedia

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    Different game-theoretical strategies have imbedded probabilistic functions that result in their winning or losing a game, similar to the selecting - for or selecting - against of genes. The strategy of game theory discussed in Axelrod and Hamilton's paper [11] is called Tit for Tat. Tit for Tat represents such a strategy that, in a repeated ...

  6. Interdependence theory - Wikipedia

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    Interdependence theory was first introduced by Harold Kelley and John Thibaut in 1959 in their book, The Social Psychology of Groups. [4] This book drew inspiration from social exchange theory and game theory, and provided key definitions and concepts instrumental to the development of the interdependence framework.

  7. Balance theory - Wikipedia

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    In the psychology of motivation, balance theory is a theory of attitude change, proposed by Fritz Heider. [1] [2] It conceptualizes the cognitive consistency motive as a drive toward psychological balance. The consistency motive is the urge to maintain one's values and beliefs over time.

  8. Cognitive valence theory - Wikipedia

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    Cognitive valence theory (CVT) is a theoretical framework that describes and explains the process of intimacy exchange within a dyad relationship.Peter A. Andersen, [who?] PhD created the cognitive valence theory to answer questions regarding intimacy relationships among colleagues, close friends and intimate friends, married couples and family members. [1]

  9. Quizlet - Wikipedia

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    Also in 2016, Quizlet launched "Quizlet Live", a real-time online matching game where teams compete to answer all 12 questions correctly without an incorrect answer along the way. [15] In 2017, Quizlet created a premium offering called "Quizlet Go" (later renamed "Quizlet Plus"), with additional features available for paid subscribers.