PD 12: Social Relationships

Social Relationship

- We learn to cooperate with others in achieving a common objective

- The more intimate and vulnerable we are with another, the more personal our relationship is with this person

Social Influences

- These are things that change people's behavior, belief, and attitudes as a result of an action of another person or group

Compliance

- Is when a person seems to agree and follows what is requested or required of him or her to do or believe in, but does not necessarily have to really believe or agree to it

Identification

- Is when a person is influenced by someone he or she likes or looks up to like a movie star, a social celebrity, or a superhero

Internalization

- Is when a person is able to own a certain belief or act, and is willing to make it known publicly and privately

Conformity

- Is a type of social influence that involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others to obtain their friendship and acceptance

Conversion

- Occurs when an individual whole heartedly changes his or her original thinking and beliefs, actions, and attitudes to align with and accept those of the other members of a group

Minority

- Happens when a bigger number of people are influenced by a much smaller number of people to accept the minority's way of looking at and doing things

Reactance

- Is a reverse reaction to some social influence that is being imposed by a person or a group on another to accept a certain belief, behavior, or attitude

Obedience

- Is another form of social influence that involves someone in a position or authority

Persuasion

- Is used by one person or group to influence others to change their beliefs, actions, or attitudes by appealing to reason or emotion

1. Self-Awareness

2. Self-Regulation

3. Self-Motivation

4. Empathy

5. Relationship Management

5 Components of Emotional Intelligence

Self-Awareness

Be aware of your emotions as they arise

Self-Regulation

Manage your impulses, soothe yourself and respond appropriately

Self-Motivation

Delay gratification, stay motivated and persistent in face of setbacks

Empathy

Understand others' feelings, needs, wants, and concerns

Relationship Management

Manage others' emotions, organize groups and negotiate solutions

Daniel Goleman

- Defines social intelligence as the ability to understand and manage relationships effectively; not just about being friendly or outgoing

- It is about being attuned to others' emotions, responding appropriately, and building meaningful connections

- Divided social intelligence into two broad domains

1. Social Awareness

2. Social Facility

2 Main Components of Social Intelligence

- Primal empathy

- Empathic Accuracy

- Attunement

- Social Cognition

under Social Awareness

- Synchrony

- Influence

- Self-presentation

- Concern/Caring

under Social Facility

Primal Empathy

- Sensing others' feelings and nonverbal cues

Attunement

- Listening with full receptivity

Empathic Accuracy

- Understanding others' thoughts and feelings

Social Cognition

- Knowing how social interactions work (Social Norms, Roles, Dynamics)

Synchrony

- Interacting smoothly at a nonverbal level (Tone, Body language)

Self-Presentation

- Presenting oneself effectively

Influence

- Shaping social interactions positively

Concern/Caring

- Capacity for compassion and concern for others

Brain Science

- Goleman grounds his theory in ______, particularly the role of mirror neurons, which help us "read" others' emotions and intentions

- These neural circuits allow humans to empathize and connect emotionally in ways that shape trust, cooperation, and bonding

Leadership

Applications:

- Great leaders excel in social intelligence because they inspire, motivate, and connect with people

Education

Applications:

- Teachers with strong social intelligence foster better learning environments

Workplace

Applications:

- Team collaboration and conflict resolution improve when people develop social awareness and facility

Personal Life

Applications:

- Stronger relationships, deeper empathy, and healthier communication

Emotional and Biological

- Goleman's Social Intelligence theory highlights that human connection is both ______________

- Mastering social awareness and social facility is key to thriving in relationships, leadership, and community life