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Context

Definition

Context refers to the circumstances or setting in which an event occurs that can influence perception and behavior.

Related terms

Situational Attribution: This is like analyzing why a character acted a certain way based on the scene - it's attributing someone's behavior to their environment or situation rather than their personality.

Social Norms: These are like stage directions for actors - they're unwritten rules about how to behave in particular social contexts.

Cultural Context: This is akin to the historical period of the play - it refers to the values, attitudes, beliefs, orientations, and underlying assumptions prevalent among people in society.

"Context" appears in:

Subjects (4)

  • AP English Language

  • AP English Literature

  • AP Human Geography

  • AP Research

Study guides (1)

  • AP Psychology - 3.2 Principles of Perception

Practice Questions (1)

  • What is a major criticism of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development in the context of adulthood and aging?

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