Sociocultural Theories Flashcards
Social Cognitive Theory
Behavior is acquired by observation or imitation of behavior from other group members.
Social Identity Theory
Individual sense of self is developed on the basis of group membership and identity is shared with other members of the same group.
Minimal Group Paradigm
Minimum characteristics required for one group to discriminate.
Causal Schemata Model
Preconceived ideas.
FAE (fundamental attribution error)
People consider more internal explanations instead of looking at the circumstances
UAE (ultimate attribution error)
Lo mismo que FAE pero se extiende a un grupo.
Acculturation
Assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one.
A otra cultura
Enculturation
the gradual acquisition of the characteristics and norms of a culture or group by a person, another culture, etc.
EN tu propia cultura
Assimilation
the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
Social Category Salience
When he or she is perceived, or perceives himself or herself, as a group member rather than as a unique individual