Basic Concept:
Our perception of ourselves in relation to the rest of the world plays an important role in our choices, behaviors, and beliefs. The opinions of others also impact our behavior and the way we view ourselves. There are some basic aspects of social behavior that play a large role in our actions and how we see ourselves;
- Social Behavior is goal oriented
- The interaction between the individual and the situation determines the outcome
- People spend a great deal of time considering social situations
- We analyze and explain the behaviors of others
Major Perspectives:
-Sociocultural Perspective: Stresses the importance of social norms and culture.
-Evolutionary Perspective: Believes social behaviors are developed through genetics and inheritance.
-Social Learning Perspective: Stresses the importance of unique experiences in family, school, and community. We learn behaviors through observing and mimicking others.
-Social-Cognitive Perspective: New behaviors are either assimilated or accommodated and supports an information processing model where we notice, interpret and judge the behaviors of others.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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