socio

out group homogeneity

the perception that out group members are more similar to each other than they actually are

reciprocal determinism

personal factors, the environment and the behaviour itself all work together holistically to determine behavioural outcomes

normative social influence

conforming to be accepted and belong to a group

sabido method

using entertainment education to promote positive social change

vicarious reinforcement

learning behaviour by observing and seeing positive consequences

cultural salience

how much cultural identity stands out or influences behaviour

canalisation

process where parents and society guide children’s interests and behaviours along gender appropriate paths; gender roles are reinforced

globalisation

cultures influence each other and become more alike

immigrant paradox

new immigrants outperform later generations in mental health and well being surveys

ecological fallacy

incorrect conclusions around a person due to the group they belong to

global culture

people around the world are increasingly exposed to commoners cultural elements (e.g. international brands, pop culture, language)

culture shock

what occurs when a person encounters unfamiliar surroundings and conditions

participatory learning

learning through active involvement and recreating to an alternative situation

social competition hypothesis

members of a disadvantaged group may try to improve their group status by challenging the existing social hierarchy