CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Reciprocity of liking (also known as reciprocity of attraction and reciprocal liking) describes the tendency for individuals to think positively of others who express positive regard for them. Essentially, we like people who say that they like us.

Detailed explanation-2: -Another example in which reciprocity of liking backfires can be with false flattery or ‘brown-nosing’. If a person feels as if someone likes them falsely and is expressing it for ulterior motives then they are more likely to dislike that person.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reciprocity means that people reward kind actions and punish unkind ones. The theory takes into account that people evaluate the kindness of an action not only by its consequences but also by the intention underlying this action. The theory explains the relevant stylized facts of a wide range of experimental games.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reciprocity is the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. It is a powerful persuasive tool that can be used in negotiations, but with great power comes great responsibility. Consider this example of how it might be used when negotiating.