Contexts

Definition

Contexts refer to the different settings, situations, or environments in which behavior occurs. It includes physical surroundings, social interactions, cultural norms, and historical influences.

Related terms

Social Norms:

Shared expectations within a group about appropriate behaviors in different social contexts.

Cultural Influences: Beliefs, values, customs, traditions specific to a particular culture that shape individual and collective behaviors.

Environmental Factors:

Physical aspects of our surroundings (e.g., temperature, noise level) that can impact behavior.