Social interactions
Definition
Social interactions refer to the exchanges and communication between individuals within a social context. It involves verbal and non-verbal communication, such as conversations, discussions, and collaborations.
Related terms
Social cognition: The ability to perceive, interpret, and understand social information in order to make sense of one's own and others' behaviors.
Social norms: Unwritten rules or expectations about acceptable behavior within a particular group or society.
Social influence: The process by which individuals are affected by the presence or actions of others.
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Practice Questions (10)
- Who among Neo-Freudian psychologists emphasized social interactions over sex?
- Which theory supports the idea that language learning is facilitated by social interactions?
- Which developmental milestone corresponds with Vygotsky’s theory about children learning best through social interactions?
- Which psychologist’s theory emphasizes the impact of social interactions on cognitive growth?
- What does the socioemotional selectivity theory suggest about social interactions in older adulthood?
- What does the activity theory of aging suggest about social interactions among elderly adults?
- Who developed a psychoanalytic perspective on moral development that emphasized guilt from social interactions with parents?
- What would be the most appropriate initial intervention strategy for a teenager diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who experiences difficulty in social interactions?
- Which experimental design would best investigate the relationship between somatic symptom disorders and social interactions?
- What strategy could help in reducing the fundamental attribution error in social interactions?
