Socio-Cultural+Table+of+Contents

= Socio-cultural Levels of Analysis =

General learning outcomes

 * ===Outline principles that define the socio-cultural level of analysis (for example, the social and cultural environment influences individual behaviour; we want connectedness with, and a sense of belonging to, others; we construct our conceptions of the individual and social self). (Carrie and Katie)===
 * ===Explain how principles that define the socio-cultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research.===
 * ===Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the socio-cultural level of analysis (for example, participant/naturalistic observation, interviews, case studies).===
 * ===Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the socio-cultural level of analysis.===

Socio-cultural cognition

 * ===Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behaviour.===
 * ===Discuss two errors in attributions for example, fundamental attribution error, illusory correlation, self‑serving bias. (see #2)===
 * ===Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies. (Sanjay)===
 * ===Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour.===

Social norms

 * ===Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.===
 * ===Discuss the use of compliance techniques (for example, lowballing, foot‑in‑the‑door, reciprocity).===
 * ===Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.===
 * ===Discuss factors influencing conformity (for example, culture, groupthink, risky shift, minority influence).===
 * ===Compliance Presentations (post your prezi presentations here)===

Cultural norms

 * ===Define the terms “culture” and “cultural norms”.===
 * ===Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behaviour (for example, individualism/collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, Confucian dynamism, masculinity/femininity).===
 * ===Using one or more examples, explain “emic” and “etic” concepts.===