Understanding Social Relationships and Interpersonal Effectiveness

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key concepts and cultural values related to social relationships and interpersonal effectiveness in the Philippine context.

Social Influence

The changes in a person’s thoughts, feelings, or behavior as a result of interaction with others, which can be direct or indirect.

Conformity

A form of social influence that happens when people adjust their behavior to match the norms of a group.

Compliance

A form of social influence that occurs when someone agrees to a request.

Obedience

A form of social influence when individuals follow direct instructions from an authority figure.

Social Perception

The process of forming impressions and making judgments about others based on the information available, such as appearance or tone of voice.

Social Interaction

The way people act toward and respond to each other during encounters, forming the foundation of relationships.

Pakikipagkapwa

A Filipino cultural value that involves regarding and treating others as fellow human beings.

Cooperation

The process of working together toward a common goal, often symbolized in Filipino culture by bayanihan.

Bayanihan

A Filipino term symbolizing community spirit, mutual help, and community unity.

Accommodation

When individuals or groups adjust to each other’s differences or compromise to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.

Competition

When individuals or groups strive to outperform one another to achieve a desired goal.

Conflict

The situation that arises when two or more parties have opposing goals, values, or interests.

Intergenerational Relationships

Social connections between people of different age groups, such as children, parents, and grandparents.

Intergroup Relationships

The interactions between individuals from different cultural, ethnic, religious, or social backgrounds.

Po and Opo

Polite expressions used in the Philippine setting to signal respect, particularly towards elders or authority figures.