LACS L6

Understanding the nature and dynamics of social relationships

ariel’s realization

• she noticed a profound shift in her perspective: her interactions with others were actively shaping how she thought and acted. Through her experiences, she learned two vital lessons

• peer dynamics and adult dynamics

• the insight: navigating shifting social dynamics isn’t just about surviving high school-it is preparation for future professional interactions

peer dynamics

group projects reveal the power of collaboration, but disagreements show how quickly conflict arises. the lesson - balancing asserting opinions with active listening

adult dynamics

when interacting with teachers and family, expression naturally pivots to become clearer and highly respectful

Social influence

a change in an individual’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors caused by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others

conformity

• driven by the desire to align with in group norms to be liked and accepted

• triggered by: internal desire to fit in

compliance

• prompted by a direct request to avoid conflict or gain approval

• triggered by: peer requests

obedience

• toeing the line in response to a direct command from an authority figure

• triggered by: authoritative command & power differential

solomon asch (1950s) the conformity test

• setup: subjects placed with actors who deliberately gave obviously wrong answers in a visual line test

• result: 37% of real participants conformed to the wrong answer at least once

• insight: people often prioritize group acceptance over objective truth due to normative or informational influence

stanley milgram (1960s) the obedience study

• setup: “teachers” were instructed by an authority figure to administer increasingly painful electric shocks to an acting “learner”

• result: 65% to 80% continued to the maximum 450 volt level despite visible distress

• situational factors and authoritative commands can completely override personal conscience

social perception

how we form impressions and explain the behavior of those we encounter

lens 1: dispositional attribution

• assigning the cause of behavior to internal characteristics (personality, beliefs, motives)

• the pbb example: judging a housemate’s behavior as their true inner self rewarding the one who is truly “nagpapakatotoo”

lens 2: situational attribution

• assigning the cause of behavior to external events or environmental features

• the classroom example: believing a disruptive classmate isn’t naturally bad, but acting out because the situation calls for it

social interaction

the verbal, non verbal, and emotional exchanges that create a reciprocal response between people

cooperation

two or more people working together in order to achieve a common goal or outcome. It is a process by which we combine our efforts

competition

an impersonal, unconscious struggle between individuals or groups for the purpose of satisfaction, often driven by limited resources

generation alpha (2010 - 2024)

• born the same year the ipad and instagram launched. Shaped deeply by covid 19 and global connectivity

• not a return to the old, but the start of a completely new landscape. The first generation fully born and shaped entirely in the 21st century

generation beta (2025 - 2039)

• the newest generation, born into a word of artificial intelligence and deep technological integration

• anticipated to be highly curious, deep valuing diversity, and inherently embracing of change and difference

paki

a prefix that modifies the root to convey joining or participating with others

sama

meaning to join

pakikisama

the emphasized importance of interpersonal harmony. it paves the way for pakikipagkapwa tao (shared inner self) and bayanihan (communal unity), aiding in survival, support networks, and shared academic resources

positive application

using pakikisama to promote positive collaboration, cope with stress, share resources, and help others succeed.

the boundary

true pakikisama helps people become better together. it should never stray into condoning misconduct, wrongful acts, or blind comformity just to “fit in”