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Social selection hypothesis

Social selection hypothesis refers to the premise that people tend to select environments in which there are other people similar to themselves.

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Social skills

Social skills refer to thoughts, actions, and emotional regulatory activities that enable children to achieve personal or social goals while maintaining harmony with their social partners.

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Social status

Deutsch: Sozialer Status / Español: Estatus Social / Português: Status Social / Français: Statut Social / Italiano: Status Sociale

In the psychology context, social status refers to the position or rank of a person within a society or a social Group. It is determined by various factors, including wealth, occupation, education, family background, and other attributes that are valued by the society or group. Social status influences how individuals perceive themselves and are perceived by others, affecting their interactions, relationships, and access to resources and opportunities.

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Social Stories

Social Stories refer to a short story written in a child-specific format describing a social situation, person, skill, event, or concept in terms of relevant cues and appropriate social responses.

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Social support

Social support is the aid and succor provided by members of one's social networks.

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Social trap

Deutsch: Soziale Falle / Español: Trampa Social / Português: Armadilha Social / Français: Piège Social / Italiano: Trappola Sociale

Social trap in psychology refers to a situation in which a Group of people or an individual makes a decision that initially appears to be beneficial or neutral, but ultimately leads to a negative outcome for everyone involved. This concept is integral to understanding how short-term gains can lead to long-term losses, often because the decision-makers fail to consider the broader implications of their actions or are unable to escape their immediate social or psychological incentives. Social traps can occur in various contexts, including environmental issues, public health, and organizational behavior, illustrating the complex interplay between individual decisions and collective outcomes.

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Social Tuning

Deutsch: Soziale Abstimmung / Español: Afinación Social / Português: Sintonia Social / Français: Accordage Social / Italiano: Sintonizzazione Sociale

Social tuning in the psychology context refers to the process by which individuals adjust their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to align with those of a person or Group they are interacting with or wish to be associated with. This phenomenon is rooted in the desire for social harmony, acceptance, and belonging. Social tuning is a dynamic aspect of social cognition and plays a crucial role in social interactions, influencing how individuals perceive themselves and others, navigate social environments, and maintain relationships.

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Social Validation

Deutsch: Soziale Bestätigung / Español: Validación social / Português: Validação social / Français: Validation sociale / Italian: Validazione sociale

Social validation is a psychological concept that refers to the process by which individuals seek approval, acceptance, or recognition from others. It is a fundamental aspect of human behaviour, driven by the need to belong and be accepted within a social Group. This need for social validation influences various aspects of behaviour, including decision-making, self-esteem, and the formation of beliefs and attitudes.

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