SOCIAL INFLUENCE
an influence by a group in a social situation that has an influence on a person's behaviour. Social influence is…
SOCIAL INFLUENCE
These are the processes that cause a person to change their thoughts and feelings. See in formational influence; interpersonal influence;…
SOCIAL INHIBITION
a restraint on person's feelings and expressions in the belief that others may disapprove of their behaviour. See audience effect.
SOCIAL INSECTS
These are the insects that live in groups with labour divisions, cooperation in care of young with many generations working…
SOCIAL INTERACTION
Social interaction is a process of reciprocal stimulation or response between 2 people. It develops competition, interaction, influences social roles…
SOCIAL INTERVENTION
These are social action programs that are designed to increase social goods and services.
SOCIAL LEARNING
learning through social interaction with other people. There is social enhancement, social facilitation, emulation and imitation.
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
a view that learning is mainly due to our social interactions with others. Behaviour is assumed to be developed and…
SOCIAL LOAFING
where a person reduces their effort when working in a social situation. Compare social facilitation. See social interference.
SOCIAL MALADJUSTMENT
1. The inability to develop a satisfying relationship. 2. A lack of social finesse and tact. 3. A breakdown in…
SOCIAL MATURITY SCALE
a scale that measures the degree to which a person performs in age appropriate behaviour. Such behaviours are primarily concerned…
SOCIAL MOBILITY
Social mobility is the extent to a society permitting and encouraging change in social class, status or social roles. Read…
SOCIAL MOTIVE
motive that we acquire as a result of interaction with other people. See psychological need.
SOCIAL MOVEMENT
the deliberate and organised effort of people and groups to seek change or to resist change. This emerges and operates…
SOCIAL ORDER
1. The institutions, structures and organising principles that are used to maintain society. See social organisation. 2. A stable and…
SOCIAL PENETRATION THEORY
a model that shows a close relationship will get closer as both people disclose more and more intimate things about…