Glossary S

Social class refers to distinctions made between individuals on the basis of important defining social characteristics.

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A person's notion of a developmental schedule that specifies what the person should have accomplished by certain points in life.

Social cognition refers to a construct to describe how people think about themselves in relation to others, and how they interpret ambiguous events and solve problems.

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- Social cognitive neuroscience : Social cognitive neuroscience refers to the field of study that explores the neurological processes associated with the ways we perceive social information and reason about others. It

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Social cognitive theory refers to an approach to personality that focused on the role of modeling on behavior as well as the role of social influences, expectations, and interpretations on behavior.

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Social Comparison means examining the difference between oneself and another person

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Social Compensation refers to the extra effort applied by an individual on a Group task to compensate for the inadequate performance of other Group members.

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Deutsch: Soziale Verbindung / Español: Conexión Social / Português: Conexão Social / Français: Connexion Sociale / Italiano: Connessione Sociale

In psychology, social connection refers to the relationships and interactions individuals have with others, which provide a sense of belonging, support, and identity. These connections are fundamental to psychological well-being and play a critical role in mental health.

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