Socio-Cultural Approach

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  • Changing your behavior in line with other people or external factors is called Social Influence.
  • This is part of sociocultural approach which looks at how people’s behavior, thoughts and feelings are influenced by the actual or imagined presence of other people.
  • Sociocultural also focuses on the role of ethnicity, gender, culture and socioeconomic status in behavior and mental processes.
  • Cultural Influence on Behavior
    This approach emphasizes how cultural norms, values, and customs impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and actions.
  • Cultural Relativism
    suggesting that behaviors, norms, and values should be understood within the cultural context in which they occur
  • Socialization and Development
    The socio-cultural approach explores how individuals acquire cultural knowledge and values through socialization processes within their communities.
  • Cross-Cultural Research
    compares psychological phenomena across different cultures to identify universal principles as well as cultural variations