Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A social-cultural system refers to the shared beliefs, customs, practices, institutions, and values within a specific group or society that influence an individual's behavior and development.
Cultural norms are agreed-upon rules within a society that dictate appropriate behavior in various situations.
Acculturation: Acculturation refers to the process by which an individual adopts cultural traits from another group or merges them with their own culture.