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Psychology
The science that deals with the mental and behaviourial characteristics of an individual, community or society.
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subculture
Psychology; Social psychology
A social group exhibiting a lifestyle sufficiently different to distinguish itself from others within the larger culture.
norm of social justice
Psychology; Social psychology
A social norm stating that we should help only when we believe that others deserve our assistance.
norm of social responsibility
Psychology; Social psychology
A social norm stating that we should help when others are in need and dependent on us.
master status
Psychology; Social psychology
A socially defined position occupied by a person in society that is very important in shaping his or her self-concept and life choices.
gender stereotypes
Psychology; Social psychology
A society's expectations about the characteristics of females as a group and males as a group.
reciprocal helping
Psychology; Social psychology
A sociobiological principle stating that people expect that anyone helping another will have that favor returned at some future time.
Sub-categories
- Behavior analysis (11155)
- Emotions (46)
- Feelings and states (263)
- General psychology (27052)
- Psychological disorders (166)
- Social psychology (356)