Have you ever said you like something just because your friends like it? If so, then you have been subject to conformity. Conformity is a type of social influence that happens when we change our attitudes, beliefs or behaviour, so we ‘fit in’ with a group or people whom we like or admire. When we do this, we are behaving … Read More
What is gaslighting? And how do you know if it’s happening to you?
This is an interesting topic for an Introduction to Psychology course. It has links to personal relationships and also to abnormal behaviour, and is also relevant to 16-18 year olds as they explore friendships and relationships. What is it? ‘Gaslighting’ describes psychological manipulation where one person in a relationship creates a false narrative that makes the other question their judgements … Read More
Cultural considerations (A level and IB Diploma)
Studying culture is highly relevant in areas such as gender roles, diagnosis of mental disorders and child development.
The final piece of the puzzle
And at last – the final piece of the core approaches revision puzzle! This time our Sociocultural Psychology Sorted Review Sheet will set you up to answer those tricky cultural questions. Good luck with your exams!
Great for Revision!
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Sociocultural Approach, Social Cognitive Theory
This narrated ppt covers Social Cognitive Theory, including written and interactive tasks plus a key study.
The Sociocultural Approach – Acculturation
This video covers the final (not including the HL Extension) topic used in the Sociocultural Approach, Acculturation. It includes Berry’s model, Inman et al. (2007) as the supporting study and two written tasks, as well as other discussion-based materials. I hope you enjoy it and that it is helpful.
Cultural Dimensions – study at home with this helpful, narrated ppt!
This unit of work covers the topic of what culture is, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, a guide as to how to navigate Hofstede’s page and a focus on the Individualistic/Collectivist dimension. There are lots of videos, tasks and input from students required. Here is the link to the video:
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