SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY
Emphasises the importance of autonomy and intrinsic motivation to produce a healthy adjustment. This theory emphasize on how a person…
SELF-REFLECTION
The examination and contemplation of our thoughts and actions. Look on the reflective consciousness.
SHALLOW AFFECT
impairment in ability to react emotionally, even in times of intense feeling. See flat affect.
SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE
1. The acceptance of a person into a group. 2. The absence of social disapproval.
SOCIAL FACILITATION
when we improve our performance in a task when other people are present. This could be due to a heightened…
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NORM
a social standard that says we will help people in need. Compare reciprocity norm; social justice norm.
SOURCE TRAITS
the factorial theory of personality and is 12 personality traits that underlie and determine the surface traits. See ability trait;…
STEREOTYPE
a set of generalisations about a group of people or a social category. It may correct or incorrect. Mostly, these…
SUBJECT VARIABLE
The variable which is related to individual in the research is called subject variable. This variable is not usually changed…
SELF-DIFFERENTIATION
a tendency to see recognition for your own [personality and uniqueness in a group. To find out how I am…
SELF-REGULATION
how we control our behaviour by self-monitoring desires as well as the desirable behaviour. Read about the self-control; self-management. Self-…
SOCIAL ADAPTATION
the adjustment to the demands, restrictions and morals of society where we all live in harmony.
SOCIAL IDENTITY
1. These are the personal qualities that a person has and displays to others consistently that they part of your…
SOCIAL ROLE VALORIZATION
Social role valorisation is a principle that is developed in succession to the normalisation principle that stresses the importance of…