Apologies: Apologies involve acknowledging wrongdoing, expressing remorse, and seeking forgiveness. They play a crucial role in repairing relationships. The "Apology Language" theory suggests individuals have unique preferences in how they give and receive apologies, impacting the effectiveness of the apology. Social exchange theory posits that apologies serve as social currency, influencing relationships and cooperation. See also Social relations, Social behavior, Cooperation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |