Glossary C
Glossary C
Common ground is defined as the shared understanding of those involved in the conversation.
Common in-group identity model refers to an analysis of recategorization processes and conflict, developed by Samuel Gaertner, John Dovidio, and their colleagues. They predicted that intergroup conflict can be reduced by emphasizing membership in inclusive social categories and the interdependence of the individuals in the groups.
Common law refers to a body of unwritten judicial opinion originally based upon customary social practices of Anglo-Saxon society during the Middle Ages.
Common Rule refers to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 46 (1991) which is based on the principles of the Belmont Report and provide a common set of federal regulations for protecting human participants. It is use by review boards.
Common sense refers to a widely held beliefs that "seem" intuitively correct, however, sometimes they are correct; sometimes they are not; according to Aristotle, the faculty located in the heart that synthesizes the information provided by the five (5) senses. (see Bubba psychology.)
Common traits is defined as personality traits that are shared by most members of a particular culture, traits possessed in some degree by all persons.
Common-law marriage refers to a marriage existing by mutual agreement between a man and a woman, or by the fact of their cohabitation, without a civil or religious ceremony.