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Which field studies uncomfortable social interactions?
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Social psychology
What method is used to capture nonverbal behaviors during social interaction research?
Videotaping interactions
In which contexts have uncomfortable social interactions been studied?
New roommate relationships, negotiations, upward feedback, doctor-patient interactions
What nonverbal behaviors are typical during uncomfortable social interactions?
Fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, changing tone of voice
What was the outcome of feedback from winners to losers in the negotiation case study?
Winners gave overly positive and non-helpful feedback to losers.
Why might people avoid eye contact during uncomfortable interactions?
To manage their anxiety and discomfort
How do uncomfortable doctors typically behave in patient interactions?
They avoid eye contact
Why do people act overly nice during anxious moments in different cultural contexts?
People lack social scripts and default to niceness to manage anxiety
How do researchers measure physiological responses during social interactions in studies?
Using equipment to measure cardiovascular reactivity, blood pressure, and heart rate
What might be a common nonverbal behavior indicating social discomfort?
Creating physical distance or fidgeting
What is the key question in studying the science of uncomfortable social interactions?
Why are we the most nice and generic when we feel anxious and uncomfortable?
Which physiological responses are measured in uncomfortable social interactions?
Cardiovascular reactivity, blood pressure, heart rate
What initial physiological reactions occur within the first 20 seconds of an awkward interaction?
Heart rate and blood pressure increase
Describe the setup of the case study on negotiations discussed in the notes.
Winners were asked to give feedback to losers.
What verbal responses are observed in uncomfortable social interactions?
Friendly behavior, compliments, gracious feedback
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