Life and Career Skills Term Exam 1.2

Social Relationship

formed when there is consistent interaction between two or more individuals. Meaningful social ties contribute to physical health at a level comparable to proper nutrition and regular exercise. Strong ties build self

1. Family

2. Friendship

3. Community

4. Romantic

4 Spheres of Connection

Structural Roles of Society

1. Family

2. Government Officials

3. Church Leaders

4. Professional Workers

Family

The primary building blocks responsible for socialisation, education, and instilling citizenship.

Government Officials

The architects of the rules. They establish and enforce societal rules, defence, and economic policies.

Church Leaders

The moral compass. They influence spiritual aspects and provide moral teaching, especially during difficult times.

Professional Workers

The caretakers and guides. Teachers impart knowledge to youth; healthcare workers maintain physical health.

1. The Input

2. Mental Shortcuts

3. The Processing

4. The First Impression

The Process of Social Perception

Step 1: The Input

Observing body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.

Step 2: Mental Shortcuts (Schemas)

Pre-existing mental patterns. (e.g., Expecting a new older teacher to be strict based on past experiences).

Step 3: The Processing

People rely heavily on facial appearance to assess trustworthiness, even though it is unrelated to true character.

Step 4: The First Impression

A fast judgement. (e.g., labeling a classmate who rarely smiles as masungit, when they might just be having a bad day).

Stereotypes

Widely held, rigid beliefs about a specific group

Bias

A preference for or against someone, often unconscious

"building block of relationships."

Giddens et al. (2017) defines interaction as the

Assimilation

Blending entirely into a different culture/group.

Cooperation

Working together toward a common goal. Working together, dividing tasks, contributing fairly.

Accommodation

Adjusting one's preferences to maintain harmony.  Adjusting your behaviour to meet others' needs or maintain peace, without losing your voice.

Competition

Striving to achieve something others are also aiming for.

Conflict

Disagreements and clashes of ideas.

Positive Competition

Competition that focuses on mutual improvement and growth.

Negative Competition

Competition that focuses on beating others at all costs.

Iceberg of Conflict Root Causes

1. Miscommunication

2. Different Values

3. Power Struggles

4. Lack of Accountability

5. Personal Insecurities

Intrapersonal

the struggle within yourself

Interpersonal

a direct misunderstanding with a friend

Intragroup

disagreements within your own project group

Intergroup

rivalry between different sections or clubs

1. Cooperation

2. Accommodation

Ways of Resolving Friction: