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The Need to Belong Chapter 11, Lecture 6
“Psychologically, we seem to experience social pain with the same emotional unpleasantness that marks physical pain.” - David Myers
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A Question for Your Notes
What is most necessary for your happiness? “Asked, ‘What is necessary for your happiness?’ or ‘What is it that makes your life meaningful?’ most people mention – before anything else – close, satisfying relationships with family, friends, or romantic partners.” - David Myers Preview Question 12: What evidence points to our human need to belong?
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The Need to Belong “[Man] is a social animal,” (Aristotle). Separation from others increases our need to belong. 20th Century Fox/ Dreamworks/ The Kobal Collection Preview Question 12: What evidence points to our human need to belong? “Cast Away,” Tom Hanks, suffers from social starvation.
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Aiding Survival Social bonds boosted our ancestors’ survival rates. These bonds led to the following: Protecting against predators, especially for the young. Procuring food. Reproducing the next offspring.
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Belongingness Wanting to Belong: The need to belong colors our thinking and emotions. Social Acceptance: A sense of belonging with others increases our self-esteem. Social segregation decreases it. Maintaining Relationships: We resist breaking social bonds, even bad ones. Ostracism: Social exclusion leads to demoralization, depression, and at times nasty behavior.
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