Category: S

The application of learning theory principles to personality and social development with emphasis on observational learning and reinforcement. The theory that learning social standards and behavior occurs by observing and imitating others (e.g., family members, peers, or role models). Social learning also includes conforming, learning in context, and modeling. Theories of social learning were developed…

Pressure that changes behavior or attitudes in the direction of the prevailing patterns of a culture, compliance; conformity; obedience. The impact of peers, family members, educators, or colleagues on a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  

Measurements of various criteria that indicate the character of a society over time.  

Latane’s theory that the impact people have on others in a variety of situations is determined by the number of influence sources, the strength of the sources, and the closeness of the sources to the target.  

The degree to which a person interacts effectively with the social environment.  

The exchange of error-reducing information among members of a group.  

The improvement in performance resulting from social interaction.  

Goals or behavior patterns set by a culture or society, personal expectations.  

The relationships of one’s physical system to the social context, ecology.  

Any chemical substance used to enhance social interactions. Used primarily to describe alcohol or marijuana.