Somatoform Disorders There are many different types and forms of psychological disorders. To make sense of and organize them all, we place …
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Somatic Nervous System The part of the nervous system which connects the brain and spinal cord to the voluntary muscle system. The …
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Sociopath This term is really synonymous for someone with a sociopathic personality, which is really another way of saying ʻantisocial personalityʼ. So, …
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Socio-Cultural Approach The socio-cultural approach is based on the idea that society and culture shape cognition. Social customs, beliefs, values, and language …
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Sociobiology Now, don’t get mad at me for explaining this term. It’s not “my” term, I’m just explaining it. Sociobiology is a …
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Socialization Socialization is the process of learning social norms in a given culture. This can be gender roles or rules of what …
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Social Roles Expectations for the ways in which people are expected to behave in specific situations. These expectations are created and defined …
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Social Role Theory This theory suggests most behavioral differences we know about between males and females is the result of cultural stereotypes …
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Social Psychology People do not live in isolation (at least most don’t), but come in contact or interact with others on a …
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Social Norms Social Norms are the rules for how people should act in a given group or society. Any behavior that is …