Sociocultural Level of Analysis

The third LoA. We will be working on this through next year.

Key Questions

 * Two what extent is our behavior determined by the society in which we live?
 * How does our social cognition influence our behavior?
 * Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior.

Outline
Introduction to SCLOA
 * The Three Principles of SCLOA
 * (1) Our behavior is affected by others, even when we believe we are acting independently.
 * (2) We are social animals with an innate need to belong.
 * (3) Culture influences behavior.
 * Defining Society

Factors in Behavior
 * The Effects and Benefits of Social Groups
 * Types of Groups: Family | Gangs | Class
 * Possible Effects: Belonging | Identity | Protection | Peer Pressure
 * Social Loafing | Social Facilitation (Audience Effect)
 * Dispositional Factors
 * Personality | Cultural Background | Self-Esteem | Religion


 * Situational Factors
 * Environmental Factors | Accidents