The idea that people derive part of their identity from the groups they belong to, leading to in-group favoritism and out-group discrimination.
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Social Cognitive Theory
Explains how people learn behaviors through observation, imitation, and modeling; emphasizes the role of reinforcement and self-efficacy.
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Stereotype
A generalized belief about a group of people that influences perception and behavior, which can be positive or negative.
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Cultural Dimensions
A framework developed by Hofstede that explains how cultures vary in values and behaviors, including dimensions like Individualism vs. Collectivism and Power Distance.
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Enculturation
The process by which individuals learn and adopt the behaviors, norms, and values of their own culture.
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Acculturation
The process of cultural change and adaptation when individuals are exposed to a new culture, which can involve assimilation, integration, separation, or marginalization.