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Content CategoryTopicBallantine, J.H. and Robers, K.A. 2014. Our
Social World, 4th edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: SageBoundless
BiologyBoundless Management Boundless Psychology Boundless
PhysiologyBoundless SociologyCragun, Ryan T., Deborah L. Cragun.
And Piotr Konieczny. (2012.) Introduction to Sociology. Wikibooks
Gazzaniga, Michael, Heatherton, Todd, and Halpern, Diane.
Psychological Science, 5th Edition. (To be released December
2015)Weiten, W. (2013). Psychology: Themes & Variations. San
Francisco, CA: Cengage Learning. Textbook: Social Determinants of
Mental Health, edited by Michael Compton, M.D., M.P.H, and Ruth
Shim, M.D., M.P.H. ISBN 978-1-58562-477-5Web Link to
textbookhttp://www.sagepub.com/books/Book235593https://www.boundless.com/biology/https://www.boundless.com/management/https://www.boundless.com/psychology/https://www.boundless.com/physiology/https://www.boundless.com/sociology/http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology
Preface to Psychological Science:
https://www.aamc.org/students/download/406232/data/preface.pdf
http://www.amazon.com/Cengage-Advantage-Books-Psychology-Variations/dp/1111837473
http://www.amazon.com/Social-Determinants-Mental-Health/dp/1585624772/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420056823&sr=1-1&keywords=9781585624775
FC6. Biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors
influence the ways that individuals perceive, think about, and
react to the world.Section "Globalization":
https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/globalization-and-business-14/globalization-101/;
Concept "Major Historical Developments in the Global Economy":
https://www.boundless.com/management/texFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6A. Sensing the environmentChapter 4Chapter 1. Overview of the
Social Determinants of Mental HealthFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6A
athomsen: Content Category 6A: Sensing the
environmentPsychological, socio-cultural, and biological factors
affect our sensation and perception of the world. All sensory
processing begins with first detecting a stimulus in the
environment through sensory cells, receptors, and biological
pathways.
After collecting sensory information, we then interpret and make sense of it. Although sensation and perception are distinct functions, they are both influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors and therefore become almost indistinguishable in practice. This complexity is illuminated by examining human sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
The content in this category covers sensation and perception
across all human senses.Sensory Processing
csearcy: Sensory Processing (PSY, BIO) Sensation > Threshold
> Webers Law (PSY) > Signal detection theory (PSY) >
Sensory adaptation > Psychophysics Sensory receptors >
Sensory pathways > Types of sensory receptorsSection "Sensory
Processes":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/sensory-processes-205/Section
"Sensation":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensation-37/Section
"Sensation":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/sensation-127/;
Section "Sensory Receptors":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/sensory-receptors-128/;
Concept "Sensory Areas":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/functional-systems-of-the-cerebral-cortex-121/sensory-areas-654-2097/Chapter
5, pp. 175-179Chapter 4Chapter 2.DiscriminationFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6A
athomsen: Content Category 6A: Sensing the
environmentPsychological, socio-cultural, and biological factors
affect our sensation and perception of the world. All sensory
processing begins with first detecting a stimulus in the
environment through sensory cells, receptors, and biological
pathways.
After collecting sensory information, we then interpret and make sense of it. Although sensation and perception are distinct functions, they are both influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors and therefore become almost indistinguishable in practice. This complexity is illuminated by examining human sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
The content in this category covers sensation and perception
across all human senses.Vision
csearcy: Vision (PSY, BIO) Structure and function of the eye Visual
processing > Visual pathways in the brain > Parallel
processing (PSY) > Feature detection (PSY)Section "Vision":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/vision-209/
Concept "Vision":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensory-processes-38/vision-the-visual-system-the-eye-and-color-vision-161-12696/Section
"Visual System in a Vertebrate":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/visual-system-in-a-vertebrate-145/;
Concept "Development of Vision":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/development-of-special-senses-148/development-of-vision-770-9205/Chapter
5, pp. 182-188Chapter 4Chapter 3. Adverse Early Life
ExperiencesFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6A
athomsen: Content Category 6A: Sensing the
environmentPsychological, socio-cultural, and biological factors
affect our sensation and perception of the world. All sensory
processing begins with first detecting a stimulus in the
environment through sensory cells, receptors, and biological
pathways.
After collecting sensory information, we then interpret and make sense of it. Although sensation and perception are distinct functions, they are both influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors and therefore become almost indistinguishable in practice. This complexity is illuminated by examining human sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
The content in this category covers sensation and perception
across all human senses.Hearing
csearcy: Hearing (PSY, BIO) Structure and function of the ear
Auditory processing (e.g., auditory pathways in the brain) Sensory
reception by hair cellsConcept "Sound":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/hearing-and-vestibular-sensation-208/sound-783-12019/;
Concept "Reception of Sound":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/hearing-and-vestibular-sensation-208/reception-of-sound-784-12020/;
Concept "Transduction of Sound":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/hearing-and-vestibular-sensation-208/transduction-of-sound-785-12021/Concept
"Audition":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensory-processes-38/audition-hearing-the-ear-and-sound-localization-162-12697/Concept
"Vestibucochlear (VIII) Nerve":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/cranial-nerves-131/vestibulocochlear-viii-nerve-705-5061/;
Section "Hearing and Equilibrium":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/hearing-and-equilibrium-147/;
Concept "Development of Hearing and Balance":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/development-of-special-senses-148/development-of-hearing-and-balance-771-7398/Chapter
5, pp. 198-203Chapter 4Chapter 4. Poor EducationFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6A
athomsen: Content Category 6A: Sensing the
environmentPsychological, socio-cultural, and biological factors
affect our sensation and perception of the world. All sensory
processing begins with first detecting a stimulus in the
environment through sensory cells, receptors, and biological
pathways.
After collecting sensory information, we then interpret and make sense of it. Although sensation and perception are distinct functions, they are both influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors and therefore become almost indistinguishable in practice. This complexity is illuminated by examining human sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
The content in this category covers sensation and perception
across all human senses.Other Senses
csearcy: Other Senses (PSY, BIO) Somatosensation (e.g., pain
perception) Taste (e.g., taste buds/chemoreceptors that detect
specific chemicals) Smell > Olfactory cells/ chemoreceptors that
detect specific chemicals > Pheromones (BIO) > Olfactory
pathways in the brain (BIO) Kinesthetic sense (PSY) Vestibular
sense Section "Taste and Smell":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/taste-and-smell-207/;
Section "Somatosensation":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/somatosensation-206/;
Concept "Vestibular Information":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/hearing-and-vestibular-sensation-208/vestibular-information-786-12022/;
Concept "Equilibrium":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/sensory-systems-36/hearing-and-vestibular-sensation-208/equilibrium-787-13094/Concept
"Gustation":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensory-processes-38/gustation-taste-buds-and-taste-163-12698/;
Concept "Olfaction":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensory-processes-38/olfaction-the-nasal-cavity-and-smell-164-12699/;
Concept "Skin and Body Senses":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensory-processes-38/skin-and-body-senses-pressure-temperature-and-pain-165-12700/;
Concept "Additional Sensory Systems":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/sensory-processes-38/additional-sensory-systems-166-12701/Section
"Somatosensory System":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/somatosensory-system-129/;
Concept "Trigeminal (V) Nerve":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/cranial-nerves-131/trigeminal-v-nerve-702-1256/;
Concept "Facial (VII) Nerve":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/cranial-nerves-131/facial-vii-nerve-704-6544/;
Concept "Vestibucochlear (VIII) Nerve":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/peripheral-nervous-system-pns-13/cranial-nerves-131/vestibulocochlear-viii-nerve-705-5061/;
Section "Taste and Olfaction":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/taste-and-olfaction-146/;
Concept "Taste and Smell at Birth and in Old Age":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/development-of-special-senses-148/taste-and-smell-at-birth-and-in-old-age-769-3138/;
Section "Hearing and Equilibrium":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/hearing-and-equilibrium-147/;
Concept "Development of Hearing and Balance":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/special-senses-vision-hearing-taste-and-smell-15/development-of-special-senses-148/development-of-hearing-and-balance-771-7398/Chapter
5, pp. 204-215Chapter 4Chapter 5. Unemployment, Underemployment,
and Job InsecurityFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6A
athomsen: Content Category 6A: Sensing the
environmentPsychological, socio-cultural, and biological factors
affect our sensation and perception of the world. All sensory
processing begins with first detecting a stimulus in the
environment through sensory cells, receptors, and biological
pathways.
After collecting sensory information, we then interpret and make sense of it. Although sensation and perception are distinct functions, they are both influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors and therefore become almost indistinguishable in practice. This complexity is illuminated by examining human sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
The content in this category covers sensation and perception
across all human senses.Perception
csearcy: Perception (PSY) Perception > Bottom-up/ Top-down
processing > Perceptual organization (e.g., depth, form, motion,
constancy) > Gestalt principlesSection "The Basics of
Perception":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/the-basics-of-perception-39/;
Section "Advanced Topics in Perception":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/advanced-topics-in-perception-40/Chapter
5, pp. 175, 188-197Chapter 4Chapter 6. Economic Inequality,
Poverty, and Neighborhood DeprivationCC6B. Making sense of the
environmentOur Social World, Ballantine & Roberts (4th ed), Ch.
4, pp 111, 115-16,Chapter 7. Food InsecurityFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6B
athomsen: Content Category 6B: Making sense of the environmentThe
way we think about the world depends on our awareness, thoughts,
knowledge, and memories. It is also influenced by our ability to
solve problems, make decisions, form judgments, and communicate.
Psychological, socio-cultural, and biological influences determine
the development and use of these different yet convergent
processes.
Biological factors underlie the mental processes that create our reality, shape our perception of the world, and influence the way we perceive and react to every aspect of our lives.
The content in this category covers critical aspects of cognition including consciousness, cognitive development, problem solving and decision making, intelligence, memory, and language.
Attention
csearcy: Attention (PSY) Selective attention Divided
attentionInformation available in 5th edition out in JanuaryChapter
7, pp. 272-273, 277-278, 286-287, 290-292, 296, 299Chapter 7Chapter
8. Poor Housing Quality and Housing InstabilityFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6B
athomsen: Content Category 6B: Making sense of the environmentThe
way we think about the world depends on our awareness, thoughts,
knowledge, and memories. It is also influenced by our ability to
solve problems, make decisions, form judgments, and communicate.
Psychological, socio-cultural, and biological influences determine
the development and use of these different yet convergent
processes.
Biological factors underlie the mental processes that create our reality, shape our perception of the world, and influence the way we perceive and react to every aspect of our lives.
The content in this category covers critical aspects of cognition including consciousness, cognitive development, problem solving and decision making, intelligence, memory, and language.
Cognition
csearcy: Cognition (PSY) Information-processing model Cognitive
development > Piagets stages of cognitive development >
Cognitive changes in late adulthood > Role of culture in
cognitive development > Influence of heredity and environment on
cognitive development Biological factors that affect cognition
(PSY, BIO) Problem solving and decision making > Types of
problem solving > Barriers to effective problem solving >
Approaches to problem solving > Heuristics and biases (e.g.,
overconfidence, belief perseverance) Intellectual functioning >
Theories of intelligence > Influence of heredity and environment
on intelligence > Variations in intellectual abilityChapter
"Thinking":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/thinking-9/;
Chapter "Intelligence":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/intelligence-11/Chapter
3, pp. 74-129; Chapter 8, pp. 310-327, 338-351; Chapter 9, pp.
360-361, 371-383, 387, 393-394, 397-399Chapter 8Chapter 9. Adverse
Features of Built EnvironmentFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6B
athomsen: Content Category 6B: Making sense of the environmentThe
way we think about the world depends on our awareness, thoughts,
knowledge, and memories. It is also influenced by our ability to
solve problems, make decisions, form judgments, and communicate.
Psychological, socio-cultural, and biological influences determine
the development and use of these different yet convergent
processes.
Biological factors underlie the mental processes that create our reality, shape our perception of the world, and influence the way we perceive and react to every aspect of our lives.
The content in this category covers critical aspects of cognition including consciousness, cognitive development, problem solving and decision making, intelligence, memory, and language.
Consciousness
csearcy: Consciousness (PSY) States of consciousness > Alertness
(PSY, BIO) > Sleep . Stages of sleep . Sleep cycles and changes
to sleep cycles . Sleep and circadian rhythms (PSY, BIO) . Dreaming
. Sleep-wake disorders > Hypnosis and meditation
Consciousness-altering drugs > Types of consciousness altering
drugs and their effects on the nervous system and behavior >
Drug addiction and the reward pathway in the brainChapter "States
of Consciousness":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/states-of-consciousness-6/Concept
"Consciousness and Awareness":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/consciousness-and-awareness-626-12712/;
Concept "The REM Stage of Sleep":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/the-rem-stage-of-sleep-627-12717/;
Concept "Functions of Sleep":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/functions-of-sleep-628-12715/;
Concept "Sleep Disorders":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/sleep-disorders-629-12718/Chapter
4, pp. 130-171Chapter 5Chapter 10. Poor Access to Health
CareFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6B
athomsen: Content Category 6B: Making sense of the environmentThe
way we think about the world depends on our awareness, thoughts,
knowledge, and memories. It is also influenced by our ability to
solve problems, make decisions, form judgments, and communicate.
Psychological, socio-cultural, and biological influences determine
the development and use of these different yet convergent
processes.
Biological factors underlie the mental processes that create our reality, shape our perception of the world, and influence the way we perceive and react to every aspect of our lives.
The content in this category covers critical aspects of cognition including consciousness, cognitive development, problem solving and decision making, intelligence, memory, and language.
Memory
csearcy: Memory (PSY) Encoding > Process of encoding information
> Processes that aid in encoding memories Storage > Types of
memory storage (e.g., sensory, working, long-term) > Semantic
networks and spreading activation Retrieval > Recall,
recognition, and relearning > Retrieval cues > The role of
emotion in retrieving memories (PSY, BIO) > Processes that aid
retrieval Forgetting > Aging and memory > Memory dysfunctions
(e.g., Alzheimers disease, Korsakoffs syndrome) > Decay >
Interference > Memory construction and source monitoring Changes
in synaptic connections underlie memory and learning (PSY, BIO)
> Neural plasticity > Memory and learning > Long-term
potentiationChapter "Memory":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/memory-8/Concept
"Memory Formation and Learning":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/memory-formation-and-learning-631-12001/;
Concept "Memory and the Hippocampus":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/memory-and-the-hippocampus-632-12748/Chapter
7, pp. 264-307Chapter 7Chapter 11. A Call to Action--Addressing the
Social Determinants of Mental HealthFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6B
athomsen: Content Category 6B: Making sense of the environmentThe
way we think about the world depends on our awareness, thoughts,
knowledge, and memories. It is also influenced by our ability to
solve problems, make decisions, form judgments, and communicate.
Psychological, socio-cultural, and biological influences determine
the development and use of these different yet convergent
processes.
Biological factors underlie the mental processes that create our reality, shape our perception of the world, and influence the way we perceive and react to every aspect of our lives.
The content in this category covers critical aspects of cognition including consciousness, cognitive development, problem solving and decision making, intelligence, memory, and language.
Language
csearcy: Language (PSY) Theories of language development (e.g.,
learning, Nativist, Interactionist) Influence of language on
cognition Brain areas that control language and speech (PSY,
BIO)Ch. 3--pp. 91-95Chapter "Language":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/language-10/Concept
"Language and Speech":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/consciousness-sleep-language-and-memory-115/language-and-speech-630-12000/Chapter
9, pp. 329-337Chapter 8CC6C. Responding to the worldFC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6C
athomsen: Content Category 6C: Responding to the worldWe experience
a barrage of environmental stimuli throughout the course of our
lives. In many cases, environmental stimuli trigger physiological
responses, such as an elevated heart rate, increased perspiration,
or heightened feelings of anxiety. How we perceive and interpret
these physiological responses is complex and influenced by
psychological, sociocultural, and biological factors.
Emotional responses, such as feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, or stress are often born out of our interpretation of this interplay of physiological responses. Our experience with emotions and stress not only affects our behavior, but also shapes our interactions with others.
The content in this category covers the basic components and
theories of emotion and their underlying psychological,
socio-cultural, and biological factors. It also addresses stress,
stress outcomes, and stress management.Emotion
csearcy: Emotion (PSY) Three components of emotion (i.e.,
cognitive, physiological, behavioral) Universal emotions (i.e.
fear, anger, happiness, surprise, joy, disgust, and sadness)
Adaptive role of emotion Theories of emotion > JamesLange theory
> CannonBard theory > SchachterSinger theory The role of
biological processes in perceiving emotion (PSY, BIO) > Brain
regions involved in the generation and experience of emotions >
The role of the limbic system in emotion > Emotion and the
autonomic nervous system > Physiological markers of emotion
(signatures of emotion) Chapter "Emotion":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/emotion-13/Concept
"Limbic System":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/cerebral-cortex-or-cerebral-hemispheres-120/limbic-system-653-1969/Chapter
10, pp. 404-422Chapter 10FC6
athomsen: Foundational Concept 6: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence the ways that individuals
perceive, think about, and react to the world.
CC6C
athomsen: Content Category 6C: Responding to the worldWe experience
a barrage of environmental stimuli throughout the course of our
lives. In many cases, environmental stimuli trigger physiological
responses, such as an elevated heart rate, increased perspiration,
or heightened feelings of anxiety. How we perceive and interpret
these physiological responses is complex and influenced by
psychological, sociocultural, and biological factors.
Emotional responses, such as feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, or stress are often born out of our interpretation of this interplay of physiological responses. Our experience with emotions and stress not only affects our behavior, but also shapes our interactions with others.
The content in this category covers the basic components and
theories of emotion and their underlying psychological,
socio-cultural, and biological factors. It also addresses stress,
stress outcomes, and stress management.Stress
csearcy: Stress (PSY) The nature of stress > Appraisal >
Different types of stressors (e.g., cataclysmic events, personal)
> Effects of stress on psychological functions Stress
outcomes/response to stressors > Physiological (PSY, BIO) >
Emotional > Behavioral Managing stress (e.g., exercise,
relaxation, spirituality)Concept "Hormonal Regulation of Stress":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/the-endocrine-system-37/regulation-of-body-processes-212/hormonal-regulation-of-stress-802-12038/;
Concept "Adrenal Glands":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/the-endocrine-system-37/endocrine-glands-214/adrenal-glands-807-12045/;
Concept "Epinephrine and Norepinephrine":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/osmotic-regulation-and-excretion-41/hormonal-control-of-osmoregulatory-functions-232/epinephrine-and-norepinephrine-867-12114/Chapter
"Stress and Health Psychology":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/stress-and-health-psychology-17/Chapter
11, pp. 469-482Chapter 14FC7. Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior change.CC7A.
Individual influences on behaviorFC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7A
athomsen: Content Category 7A: Individual influences on behaviorA
complex interplay of psychological and biological factors shapes
behavior. Biological structures and processes serve as the pathway
by which bodies carry out activities. They also affect
predispositions to behave in certain ways, shape personalities, and
influence the likelihood of developing psychological disorders.
Psychological factors also affect behavior, and consequently,
health and well-being.
The content in this category covers biological bases of
behavior, including the effect of genetics and how the nervous and
endocrine systems affect behavior. It also addresses how
personality, psychological disorders, motivation, and attitudes
affect behavior. Some of these topics are learned in the context of
non-human animal species. Biological Bases of Behavior
csearcy: Biological Bases of Behavior (PSY, BIO) The nervous system
> Neurons (e.g., the reflex arc) > Neurotransmitters >
Structure and function of the peripheral nervous system >
Structure and function of the central nervous system . The brain
-Forebrain -Midbrain -Hindbrain -Lateralization of cortical
functions -Methods used in studying the brain . The spinal cord
Neuronal communication and its influence on behavior (PSY)
Influence of neurotransmitters on behavior (PSY) The endocrine
system > Components of the endocrine system > Effects of the
endocrine system on behavior Behavioral genetics > Genes,
temperament, and heredity > Adaptive value of traits and
behaviors > Interaction between heredity and environmental
influences Influence of genetic and environmental factors on the
development of behaviors > Experience and behavior (PSY) >
Regulatory genes and behavior (BIO) > Genetically based
behavioral variation in natural populations Human physiological
development (PSY) > Prenatal development > Motor development
> Developmental changes in adolescenceCh. 4--111Section
"Behavioral Biology":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/population-and-community-ecology-45/behavioral-biology-proximate-and-ultimate-255/Chapter
"Biological Foundations of Psychology":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/biological-foundations-of-psychology-3/;
Chapter "The Brain and Behavior":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/the-brain-and-behavior-4/Chapter
3, pp. 74-129; Chapter 9, pp. 359-363, pp. 384-385Chapter
3FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7A
athomsen: Content Category 7A: Individual influences on behaviorA
complex interplay of psychological and biological factors shapes
behavior. Biological structures and processes serve as the pathway
by which bodies carry out activities. They also affect
predispositions to behave in certain ways, shape personalities, and
influence the likelihood of developing psychological disorders.
Psychological factors also affect behavior, and consequently,
health and well-being.
The content in this category covers biological bases of
behavior, including the effect of genetics and how the nervous and
endocrine systems affect behavior. It also addresses how
personality, psychological disorders, motivation, and attitudes
affect behavior. Some of these topics are learned in the context of
non-human animal species. Personality
csearcy: Personality (PSY) Theories of personality >
Psychoanalytic perspective > Humanistic perspective > Trait
perspective > Social cognitive perspective > Biological
perspective > Behaviorist perspective Situational approach to
explaining behaviorCh. 8--pp. 269-70Chapter "Personality":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/personality-16/Chapter
13, pp.546-597Chapter 12FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7A
athomsen: Content Category 7A: Individual influences on behaviorA
complex interplay of psychological and biological factors shapes
behavior. Biological structures and processes serve as the pathway
by which bodies carry out activities. They also affect
predispositions to behave in certain ways, shape personalities, and
influence the likelihood of developing psychological disorders.
Psychological factors also affect behavior, and consequently,
health and well-being.
The content in this category covers biological bases of
behavior, including the effect of genetics and how the nervous and
endocrine systems affect behavior. It also addresses how
personality, psychological disorders, motivation, and attitudes
affect behavior. Some of these topics are learned in the context of
non-human animal species. Psychological Disorders
csearcy: Psychological Disorders (PSY) Understanding psychological
disorders > Biomedical vs. biopsychosocial approaches >
Classifying psychological disorders > Rates of psychological
disorders Types of psychological disorders > Anxiety disorders
> Obsessive-compulsive disorder >Trauma- and stressor-related
disorders > Somatic symptom and related disorders > Bipolar
and related disorders > Depressive disorders > Schizophrenia
> Dissociative disorders > Personality disorders Biological
bases of nervous system disorders (PSY, BIO) > Schizophrenia
> Depression > Alzheimers disease > Parkinsons disease
> Stem cell-based therapy to regenerate neurons in the central
nervous system (BIO)Concept "Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Mental
Illnesses":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/the-nervous-system-35/nervous-system-disorders-204/neurodevelopmental-disorders-mental-illnesses-774-12007/;
Concept "Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Autism and ADHD":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/the-nervous-system-35/nervous-system-disorders-204/neurodevelopmental-disorders-autism-and-adhd-773-12006/Chapter
"Psychological Disorders":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/psychological-disorders-18/Concept
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/brain-disorders-and-clinical-cases-123/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-664-10115/;
Concept "Amnesia":
https://www.boundless.com/physiology/textbooks/boundless-anatomy-and-physiology-textbook/central-nervous-system-cns-12/brain-disorders-and-clinical-cases-123/amnesia-670-9356/Chapter
14, pp. 598-651Chapter 15FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7A
athomsen: Content Category 7A: Individual influences on behaviorA
complex interplay of psychological and biological factors shapes
behavior. Biological structures and processes serve as the pathway
by which bodies carry out activities. They also affect
predispositions to behave in certain ways, shape personalities, and
influence the likelihood of developing psychological disorders.
Psychological factors also affect behavior, and consequently,
health and well-being.
The content in this category covers biological bases of
behavior, including the effect of genetics and how the nervous and
endocrine systems affect behavior. It also addresses how
personality, psychological disorders, motivation, and attitudes
affect behavior. Some of these topics are learned in the context of
non-human animal species. Motivation
csearcy: Motivation (PSY) Factors that influence motivation >
Instinct > Arousal > Drives (e.g., negative feedback systems)
(PSY, BIO) > Needs Theories that explain how motivation affects
human behavior > Drive reduction theory > Incentive theory
> Other theories (e.g., cognitive, need-based) Biological and
sociocultural motivators that regulate behavior (e.g., hunger, sex
drive, substance addiction)Chapter "Motivation":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/motivation-12/Chapter
10, pp. 423-445Chapter 10FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7A
athomsen: Content Category 7A: Individual influences on behaviorA
complex interplay of psychological and biological factors shapes
behavior. Biological structures and processes serve as the pathway
by which bodies carry out activities. They also affect
predispositions to behave in certain ways, shape personalities, and
influence the likelihood of developing psychological disorders.
Psychological factors also affect behavior, and consequently,
health and well-being.
The content in this category covers biological bases of
behavior, including the effect of genetics and how the nervous and
endocrine systems affect behavior. It also addresses how
personality, psychological disorders, motivation, and attitudes
affect behavior. Some of these topics are learned in the context of
non-human animal species. Attitudes
csearcy: Attitudes (PSY) Components of attitudes (i.e., cognitive,
affective, and behavioral) The link between attitudes and behavior
> Processes by which behavior influences attitudes (e.g.,
foot-in-the door phenomenon, role-playing effects) > Processes
by which attitudes influence behavior > Cognitive dissonance
theoryConcept "Attitude":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/social-psychology-20/social-cognition-103/attitude-391-12926/Chapter
12, pp. 519-524, 532Chapter 13CC7B. Social processes that influence
human behaviorFC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7B
athomsen: Content Category 7B: Social processes that influence
human behaviorMany social processes influence human behavior; in
fact, the mere presence of other individuals can influence our
behavior. Groups and social norms also exert influence over our
behavior. Oftentimes, social processes influence our behavior
through unwritten rules that define acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in society.
Our understanding of groups and social norms is learned through the process of socialization. What we learn about the groups and society to which we belong affects our behavior and influences our perceptions and interactions with others.
The content in this category covers how the presence of others, group decision-making processes, social norms, and socialization shape our behavior.
How the Presence of Others Affects Individual Behavior
csearcy: How the Presence of Others Affects Individual Behavior
(PSY, SOC) Social facilitation Deindividuation Bystander effect
Social loafing Social control (SOC) Peer pressure (PSY, SOC)
Conformity (PSY, SOC) Obedience (PSY, SOC)Throughout text!Concept
"Group Influence":
https://www.boundless.com/users/233415/textbooks/introduction-to-sociology-1270d957-c203-43e7-ad41-6cea9d8182e4/social-life-2/groups-13/group-influence-68-15033/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
12, pp. 496-508, 514-516Chapter 13FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7B
athomsen: Content Category 7B: Social processes that influence
human behaviorMany social processes influence human behavior; in
fact, the mere presence of other individuals can influence our
behavior. Groups and social norms also exert influence over our
behavior. Oftentimes, social processes influence our behavior
through unwritten rules that define acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in society.
Our understanding of groups and social norms is learned through the process of socialization. What we learn about the groups and society to which we belong affects our behavior and influences our perceptions and interactions with others.
The content in this category covers how the presence of others, group decision-making processes, social norms, and socialization shape our behavior.
Group Decision-making Processes
csearcy: Group Decision-making Processes (PSY, SOC) Group
polarization (PSY) GroupthinkCh. 5, esp. pp. 144-50, 153-54Concept
"Group Behavior":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/social-psychology-20/social-influence-104/group-behavior-393-12928/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
12, pp. 501-502Chapter 13FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7B
athomsen: Content Category 7B: Social processes that influence
human behaviorMany social processes influence human behavior; in
fact, the mere presence of other individuals can influence our
behavior. Groups and social norms also exert influence over our
behavior. Oftentimes, social processes influence our behavior
through unwritten rules that define acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in society.
Our understanding of groups and social norms is learned through the process of socialization. What we learn about the groups and society to which we belong affects our behavior and influences our perceptions and interactions with others.
The content in this category covers how the presence of others, group decision-making processes, social norms, and socialization shape our behavior.
Normative and Non-normative Behavior
Devin Castles: Normative and Non-normative Behavior (SOC) Social
norms (PSY, SOC) > Sanctions (SOC) > Folkways, mores and
taboos (SOC) > Anomie (SOC) Deviance > Perspectives on
deviance (e.g., differential association, labeling theory, strain
theory) Aspects of collective behavior (e.g., fads, mass hysteria,
riots)Chs. 3 and 6--pp. 81-4, 87-91, all of Ch. 6 is on deviance
(non-normative behavior)Chapter "Deviance, Social Control, and
Crime":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/deviance-social-control-and-crime-7/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/DevianceChapter
12, pp. 502-505Chapter 15FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7B
athomsen: Content Category 7B: Social processes that influence
human behaviorMany social processes influence human behavior; in
fact, the mere presence of other individuals can influence our
behavior. Groups and social norms also exert influence over our
behavior. Oftentimes, social processes influence our behavior
through unwritten rules that define acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in society.
Our understanding of groups and social norms is learned through the process of socialization. What we learn about the groups and society to which we belong affects our behavior and influences our perceptions and interactions with others.
The content in this category covers how the presence of others, group decision-making processes, social norms, and socialization shape our behavior.
Socialization
csearcy: Socialization (PSY, SOC) Agents of socialization (e.g.,
the family, mass media, peers, workplace)Chs. 4 and 9--all of Ch. 4
is on Socialization; Ch. 9 on gender socialization; plus
othersChapter "Socialization":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/socialization-4/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/SocializationChapter
12, pp. 519-520CC7C. Attitude and behavior changeFC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7C
athomsen: Content Category 7C: Attitude and behavior changeLearning
is a relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by
experience. There are a number of different types of learning,
which include habituation as well as associative, observational,
and social learning.
Although people can learn new behaviors and change their
attitudes, psychological, environmental, and biological factors
influence whether those changes will be short-term or long-term.
Understanding how people learn new behaviors, change their
attitudes, and the conditions that affect learning helps us
understand behavior and our interactions with others. The content
in this category covers learning and theories of attitude and
behavior change. This includes the elaboration likelihood model,
theories of information processing, and social cognitive theory.
Habituation and Dishabituation
csearcy: Habituation and Dishabituation (PSY) Concept "Habituation,
Sensitization, and Potentiation":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/learning-7/the-biological-basis-of-learning-49/habituation-sensitization-and-potentiation-204-12739/Chapter
6, pp. 224-225Chapter 6FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7C
athomsen: Content Category 7C: Attitude and behavior changeLearning
is a relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by
experience. There are a number of different types of learning,
which include habituation as well as associative, observational,
and social learning.
Although people can learn new behaviors and change their
attitudes, psychological, environmental, and biological factors
influence whether those changes will be short-term or long-term.
Understanding how people learn new behaviors, change their
attitudes, and the conditions that affect learning helps us
understand behavior and our interactions with others. The content
in this category covers learning and theories of attitude and
behavior change. This includes the elaboration likelihood model,
theories of information processing, and social cognitive theory.
Associative Learning
csearcy: Associative Learning (PSY) Classical conditioning (PSY,
BIO) > Neutral, conditioned, and unconditioned stimuli >
Conditioned and unconditioned response > Processes: acquisition,
extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, discrimination
Operant conditioning (PSY, BIO) > Processes of shaping and
extinction > Types of reinforcement: positive, negative,
primary, conditional > Reinforcement schedules: fixed-ratio,
variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval > Punishment
> Escape and avoidance learning The role of cognitive processes
in associative learning Biological processes that affect
associative learning (e.g., biological predispositions, instinctive
drift) (PSY, BIO)Section "Classical Conditioning":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/learning-7/classical-conditioning-46/;
Section "Operant Conditioning":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/learning-7/operant-conditioning-47/Chapter
6, pp. 223-253Chapter 6FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7C
athomsen: Content Category 7C: Attitude and behavior changeLearning
is a relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by
experience. There are a number of different types of learning,
which include habituation as well as associative, observational,
and social learning.
Although people can learn new behaviors and change their
attitudes, psychological, environmental, and biological factors
influence whether those changes will be short-term or long-term.
Understanding how people learn new behaviors, change their
attitudes, and the conditions that affect learning helps us
understand behavior and our interactions with others. The content
in this category covers learning and theories of attitude and
behavior change. This includes the elaboration likelihood model,
theories of information processing, and social cognitive theory.
Observational Learning
csearcy: Observational Learning (PSY) Modeling Biological processes
that affect observational learning > Mirror neurons > Role of
the brain in experiencing vicarious emotions Applications of
observational learning to explain individual behaviorConcept
"Observational Learning":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/learning-7/cognitive-approaches-to-learning-48/observational-learning-203-12738/Chapter
6, pp. 254-260Chapter 6FC7
athomsen: Foundational Concept 7: Biological, psychological, and
socio-cultural factors influence behavior and behavior
change.CC7C
athomsen: Content Category 7C: Attitude and behavior changeLearning
is a relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by
experience. There are a number of different types of learning,
which include habituation as well as associative, observational,
and social learning.
Although people can learn new behaviors and change their
attitudes, psychological, environmental, and biological factors
influence whether those changes will be short-term or long-term.
Understanding how people learn new behaviors, change their
attitudes, and the conditions that affect learning helps us
understand behavior and our interactions with others. The content
in this category covers learning and theories of attitude and
behavior change. This includes the elaboration likelihood model,
theories of information processing, and social cognitive theory.
Theories of Attitude and Behavior Change
csearcy: Theories of Attitude and Behavior Change (PSY) Elaboration
likelihood model Social cognitive theory Factors that affect
attitude change (e.g., changing behavior, characteristics of the
message and target, social factors)Ch. 16--p. 607, 617-18Concept
"Attitude":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/social-psychology-20/social-cognition-103/attitude-391-12926/;
Concept "Evaluating the Social Cognitive Perspective on
Personality":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/personality-16/the-social-cognitive-perspective-81/evaluating-the-social-cognitive-perspective-on-personality-316-12851/Chatper
12, pp. 523-524Chapter 13FC8. Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.CC8A. Self
identityFC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8A
athomsen: Content Category 8A: Self-identityThe self refers to the
thoughts and beliefs we have about ourselves. Our notion of self is
complex and multifaceted. It includes gender, racial and ethnic
identities, as well as beliefs about our ability to accomplish
tasks and exert control over different situations.
Our notion of self develops over time and is shaped by a variety of factors, including society, culture, individuals and groups, and our unique experiences. How we view ourselves influences our perceptions of others, and by extension, our interactions with them.
The content in this category covers the notions of self-concept and identity, along with the role of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and locus of control in the development of the self-concept. Identity formation, including developmental stages and the social factors that affect identity formation, is also covered here. Theories are included to provide historical context for the field of identity formation.
Self Concept, Self-identity, and Social Identity
csearcy: Self Concept and Identity (PSY, SOC) The role of
self-esteem, self-efficacy, and locus of control in self concept
and self identity (PSY) Different types of identities (e.g.,
race/ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, class) Ch. 4--pp.
115-120, 132-35, 183Concept "Socioemotional Development in
Adolescence":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/human-development-14/adolescence-73/socioemotional-development-in-adolescence-284-12819/;
Concept "Bandura's and Rotter's Perspectives":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/personality-16/the-social-cognitive-perspective-81/bandura-s-and-rotter-s-perspectives-314-12849/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
9, pp. 385-392; Chapter 12, pp. 498-501FC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8A
athomsen: Content Category 8A: Self-identityThe self refers to the
thoughts and beliefs we have about ourselves. Our notion of self is
complex and multifaceted. It includes gender, racial and ethnic
identities, as well as beliefs about our ability to accomplish
tasks and exert control over different situations.
Our notion of self develops over time and is shaped by a variety of factors, including society, culture, individuals and groups, and our unique experiences. How we view ourselves influences our perceptions of others, and by extension, our interactions with them.
The content in this category covers the notions of self-concept and identity, along with the role of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and locus of control in the development of the self-concept. Identity formation, including developmental stages and the social factors that affect identity formation, is also covered here. Theories are included to provide historical context for the field of identity formation.
Formation of Identity
csearcy: Formation of Identity (PSY, SOC) Theories of identity
development (e.g., gender, moral, psychosexual, social) Influence
of social factors on identity formation > Influence of
individuals (e.g., imitation, looking-glass self, role-taking) >
Influence of groups (e.g., reference group) Influence of culture
and socialization on identity formationCh. 4--allSection "Theories
of Human Development":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/human-development-14/theories-of-human-development-70/Concept
"Gender Socialization":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/culture-and-socialization-3/gender-socialization-39/gender-socialization-242-2419/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
9, pp. 385-392CC8B. Social thinkingFC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8B
athomsen: Content Category 8B: Social thinkingSocial thinking
refers to the ways in which we view others and our environment, as
well as how we interpret others behaviors. A variety of
factorspersonality, environment, and culturefactor into the beliefs
and attitudes we develop.
Our beliefs and attitudes about others and the environment also shape the way we interact with each other. To interact with others, we need to interpret different aspects of a situation, including our perception of ourselves, the behavior of others, and the environment.
The content in this category covers our attitudes about others and how those attitudes develop, including how perceptions of culture and environment affect attributions of behavior. It also covers how our attitudes about different groupsprejudice, stereotypes, stigma, and ethnocentrism may influence our interactions with group members.
Attributing Behavior to Persons or Situations
csearcy: Attributing Behavior to Persons or Situations (PSY)
Attributional processes (e.g., fundamental attribution error, role
of culture in attributions) How self-perceptions shape our
perceptions of others How perceptions of the environment shape our
perceptions of othersConcept "Attribution":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/social-psychology-20/social-cognition-103/attribution-389-12924/;
Concept "Cultural Influences on Perception":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/sensation-and-perception-5/advanced-topics-in-perception-40/cultural-influences-on-perception-174-12709/Chapter
12, pp. 530-532Chapter 13FC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8B
athomsen: Content Category 8B: Social thinkingSocial thinking
refers to the ways in which we view others and our environment, as
well as how we interpret others behaviors. A variety of
factorspersonality, environment, and culturefactor into the beliefs
and attitudes we develop.
Our beliefs and attitudes about others and the environment also shape the way we interact with each other. To interact with others, we need to interpret different aspects of a situation, including our perception of ourselves, the behavior of others, and the environment.
The content in this category covers our attitudes about others and how those attitudes develop, including how perceptions of culture and environment affect attributions of behavior. It also covers how our attitudes about different groupsprejudice, stereotypes, stigma, and ethnocentrism may influence our interactions with group members.
Prejudice and Bias
csearcy: Prejudice and Bias (PSY, SOC) Processes that contribute to
prejudice > Power, prestige, class (SOC) > The role of
emotion in prejudice (PSY) > The role of cognition in prejudice
(PSY) Stereotypes Stigma (SOC) Ethnocentrism (SOC) >
Ethnocentrism vs. cultural relativismCh. 8--pp. 270-74,
286-91Concept "Prejudice":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/prejudice-and-discrimination-82/prejudice-476-2423/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Race_and_EthnicityChapter
8, pp. 313, 350-351; Chapter 12, pp. 516-518, 530-533Chapter
13FC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8B
athomsen: Content Category 8B: Social thinkingSocial thinking
refers to the ways in which we view others and our environment, as
well as how we interpret others behaviors. A variety of
factorspersonality, environment, and culturefactor into the beliefs
and attitudes we develop.
Our beliefs and attitudes about others and the environment also shape the way we interact with each other. To interact with others, we need to interpret different aspects of a situation, including our perception of ourselves, the behavior of others, and the environment.
The content in this category covers our attitudes about others and how those attitudes develop, including how perceptions of culture and environment affect attributions of behavior. It also covers how our attitudes about different groupsprejudice, stereotypes, stigma, and ethnocentrism may influence our interactions with group members.
Processes Related to Stereotypes
csearcy: Processes Related to Stereotypes (PSY) Self-fulfilling
prophecy Stereotype threatCh. 8--p. 271, 288Concept "Stereotypes in
Everyday Life":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/social-interaction-5/types-of-social-interaction-51/stereotypes-in-everyday-life-322-3421/;
Concept "The Psychological Perspective":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/sociological-perspectives-on-race-and-ethnicity-83/the-psychological-perspective-487-4973/Chapter
8, pp. 350-351Chapter 13CC8C. Social interactionsFC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8C
athomsen: Content Category 8C: Social interactionsHumans are social
beings by nature. Though the sentiment is simple, the actions and
processes underlying and shaping our social interactions are
not.
The changing nature of social interaction is important for understanding the mechanisms and processes through which people interact with each other, both individually and within groups. A variety of factorspersonality, environment, culture, and biologyaffect how we present ourselves to others and how we treat them. For example, perceptions of prejudice and stereotypes can lead to acts of discrimination, whereas positive attitudes about others can lead to the provision of help and social support.
The content in this category covers the mechanisms of self-presentation and social interaction including expressing and detecting emotion, impression management, communication, the biological underpinning of social behavior, and discrimination.
Elements of Social Interaction
csearcy: Elements of Social Interaction (PSY, SOC) Status (SOC)
> Types of status (e.g., achieved, ascribed) Role > Role
conflict and role strain (SOC) > Role exit (SOC) Groups >
Primary and secondary groups (SOC) > In-group vs. out-group >
Group size (e.g., dyads, triads) (SOC) Networks (SOC) Organizations
(SOC) > Formal organization > Bureaucracy . Characteristics
of an ideal bureaucracy . Perspectives on bureaucracy (e.g., iron
law of oligarchy, McDonaldization)Ch. 4--all of chapter, esp. pp.
110, 113, 138-69, 144-52Section "Elements of Social Interaction":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/social-interaction-5/elements-of-social-interaction-52/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
12, pp. 497-508Chapter 13FC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8C
athomsen: Content Category 8C: Social interactionsHumans are social
beings by nature. Though the sentiment is simple, the actions and
processes underlying and shaping our social interactions are
not.
The changing nature of social interaction is important for understanding the mechanisms and processes through which people interact with each other, both individually and within groups. A variety of factorspersonality, environment, culture, and biologyaffect how we present ourselves to others and how we treat them. For example, perceptions of prejudice and stereotypes can lead to acts of discrimination, whereas positive attitudes about others can lead to the provision of help and social support.
The content in this category covers the mechanisms of self-presentation and social interaction including expressing and detecting emotion, impression management, communication, the biological underpinning of social behavior, and discrimination.
Self-presentation and Interacting with Others
csearcy: Self-presentation and Interacting with Others (PSY, SOC)
Expressing and detecting emotion > The role of gender in the
expression and detection of emotion > The role of culture in the
expression and detection of emotion Presentation of self >
Impression management > Front stage vs. back stage self
(Dramaturgical approach) (SOC) Verbal and nonverbal communication
Animal signals and communication (PSY, BIO)Ch. 4--all of chapter,
esp. pp. 116, 132-35, 183; and Ch. 5--pp. 141-53Concept
"Communication Mediums":
https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/communication-11/understanding-communication-82/communication-mediums-396-1385/Concept
"Sociocultural Functions of Emotions":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/emotion-13/emotion-68/sociocultural-functions-of-emotions-263-12798/Concept
"Dramaturgy":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/social-interaction-5/understanding-social-interaction-50/dramaturgy-316-10348/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
12, pp. 418-422FC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8C
athomsen: Content Category 8C: Social interactionsHumans are social
beings by nature. Though the sentiment is simple, the actions and
processes underlying and shaping our social interactions are
not.
The changing nature of social interaction is important for understanding the mechanisms and processes through which people interact with each other, both individually and within groups. A variety of factorspersonality, environment, culture, and biologyaffect how we present ourselves to others and how we treat them. For example, perceptions of prejudice and stereotypes can lead to acts of discrimination, whereas positive attitudes about others can lead to the provision of help and social support.
The content in this category covers the mechanisms of self-presentation and social interaction including expressing and detecting emotion, impression management, communication, the biological underpinning of social behavior, and discrimination.
Social Behavior
csearcy: Social Behavior (PSY) Attraction Aggression Attachment
Altruism Social support (PSY, SOC) Biological explanations of
social behavior in animals (PSY, BIO) > Foraging behavior (BIO)
> Mating behavior and mate choice > Applying game theory
(BIO) > Altruism > Inclusive fitness (BIO)Throughout
text!Section "Behavioral Biology":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/population-and-community-ecology-45/behavioral-biology-proximate-and-ultimate-255/Section
"Positive and Negative Social Behaviors":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/social-psychology-20/positive-and-negative-social-behaviors-105/;
Concept "Attachment Theories":
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/human-development-14/theories-of-human-development-70/attachment-theories-271-12806/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/GroupsChapter
9, pp. 366-372; Chapter 12, pp. 510-518, 534-541Chapter 13FC8
athomsen: Foundational Concept 8: Psychological, sociocultural, and
biological factors influence the way we think about ourselves and
others, as well as how we interact with others.
CC8C
athomsen: Content Category 8C: Social interactionsHumans are social
beings by nature. Though the sentiment is simple, the actions and
processes underlying and shaping our social interactions are
not.
The changing nature of social interaction is important for understanding the mechanisms and processes through which people interact with each other, both individually and within groups. A variety of factorspersonality, environment, culture, and biologyaffect how we present ourselves to others and how we treat them. For example, perceptions of prejudice and stereotypes can lead to acts of discrimination, whereas positive attitudes about others can lead to the provision of help and social support.
The content in this category covers the mechanisms of self-presentation and social interaction including expressing and detecting emotion, impression management, communication, the biological underpinning of social behavior, and discrimination.
Discrimination
csearcy: Discrimination (PSY, SOC) Individual vs. institutional
discrimination (SOC) The relationship between prejudice and
discrimination How power, prestige, and class facilitate
discrimination (SOCh. 8--all of chapter, esp. pp. 275-283,
291-96Concept "Discrimination (Individual)":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/prejudice-and-discrimination-82/discrimination-individual-477-10208/Concept
"Institutional Prejudice or Discrimination":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/prejudice-and-discrimination-82/institutional-prejudice-or-discrimination-478-6773/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Race_and_EthnicityChapter
12, pp. 521, 530-533Chapter 13FC9. Cultural and social differences
influence well-being.CC9A. Understanding social structureThroughout
text!FC9
athomsen: Foundational Concept 9: Cultural and social differences
influence well-being.CC9A
athomsen: Content Category 9A: Understanding social structureSocial
structure organizes all human societies. Elements of social
structure include social institutions and culture. These elements
are linked in a variety of ways and shape our experiences and
interactions with othersa process that is reciprocal.
The content in this category provides a foundation for
understanding social structure and the various forms of
interactions within and among societies. It includes theoretical
approaches to studying society and social groups, specific social
institutions relevant to student preparation for medical school,
and the construct of culture. Theoretical Approaches
csearcy: Theoretical Approaches (SOC) Microsociology vs.
macrosociology Functionalism Conflict theory Symbolic
interactionism Social constructionism Exchange-rational choice
Feminist theoryThroughout text! Focus of Ch. 2--pp. 46-61Section
"The Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/sociology-1/the-theoretical-perspectives-in-sociology-24/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Sociological_TheoryFC9
athomsen: Foundational Concept 9: Cultural and social differences
influence well-being.CC9A
athomsen: Content Category 9A: Understanding social structureSocial
structure organizes all human societies. Elements of social
structure include social institutions and culture. These elements
are linked in a variety of ways and shape our experiences and
interactions with othersa process that is reciprocal.
The content in this category provides a foundation for
understanding social structure and the various forms of
interactions within and among societies. It includes theoretical
approaches to studying society and social groups, specific social
institutions relevant to student preparation for medical school,
and the construct of culture. Social Institutions
csearcy: Social Institutions (SOC) Education > Hidden curriculum
> Teacher expectancy > Educational segregation and
stratification Family (PSY, SOC) > Forms of kinship (SOC) >
Diversity in family forms > Marriage and divorce > Violence
in the family (e.g., child abuse, elder abuse, spousal abuse) (SOC)
Religion > Religiosity > Types of religious organizations
(e.g., churches, sects, cults) > Religion and social change
(e.g., modernization, secularization, fundamentalism) Government
and economy > Power and authority > Comparative economics and
political systems > Division of labor Health and medicine >
Medicalization > The sick role > Delivery of health care >
Illness experience > Social epidemiologyChs. 10 through 14, plus
institutions introduction, pp. 341-45Chapter "Education":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/education-13/;
Chapter "Family":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/family-12/;
Chapter "Religion":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/religion-14/;
Chapter "Government":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/government-15/;
Chapter "Health and Illness":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/health-and-illness-19/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/EconomyChapter
11, pp. 485-487, 490FC9
athomsen: Foundational Concept 9: Cultural and social differences
influence well-being.CC9A
athomsen: Content Category 9A: Understanding social structureSocial
structure organizes all human societies. Elements of social
structure include social institutions and culture. These elements
are linked in a variety of ways and shape our experiences and
interactions with othersa process that is reciprocal.
The content in this category provides a foundation for
understanding social structure and the various forms of
interactions within and among societies. It includes theoretical
approaches to studying society and social groups, specific social
institutions relevant to student preparation for medical school,
and the construct of culture. Culture
csearcy: Culture (PSY, SOC) Elements of culture (e.g., beliefs,
language, rituals, symbols, values) Material vs. symbolic culture
(SOC) Culture lag (SOC) Culture shock (SOC) Assimilation (SOC)
Multiculturalism (SOC) Subcultures and countercultures (SOC) Mass
media and popular culture (SOC) Evolution and human culture (PSY,
BIO) Transmission and diffusion (SOC)Throughout text! Esp. Ch. 3,
pp. 77-106Chapter "Culture and Socialization":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/culture-and-socialization-3/;
Concept "Assimilation":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/prejudice-and-discrimination-82/assimilation-479-8266/;
Concept "A Multicultural Society":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/race-and-ethnicity-in-the-u-s-84/a-multicultural-society-493-3316/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/CultureChapter
1, pp. 12, 23-25; Chapter 2, p. 56; Chapter 8, pp. 329-335; Chapter
9, pp. 377-378; Chapter 10, pp. 419-421; Chapter 11, pp. 460-461;
Chapter 12, pp. 512-513; Chapter 13, pp. 571-575, 591-593; Chapter
14, pp. 607-610; Chapter 15, pp. 660-662CC9B. Demographic
characteristics and processesFC9
athomsen: Foundational Concept 9: Cultural and social differences
influence well-being.CC9B
athomsen: Content Category 9B: Demographic characteristics and
processesIn order to understand the structure of a society, it is
important to understand the demographic characteristics and
processes which define it. Knowledge of the demographic structure
of societies and an understanding of how societies change helps us
to comprehend the distinct processes and mechanisms through which
social interaction occurs.
The content in this category covers the important demographic variables at the core of understanding societies, and also includes concepts related to demographic shifts and social change.
Demographic Structure of Society
csearcy: Demographic Structure of Society (SOC) Age > Aging and
the life course > Age cohorts (SOC) > Social significance of
aging Gender > Sex versus gender > The social construction of
gender (SOC) > Gender segregation (SOC) Race and ethnicity >
The social contruction of race > Racialization > Racial
formation Immigration status > Patterns of immigration >
Intersections with race and ethnicity Sexual orientation Ch.
15--all, esp. pp. 556-581Chapter "Aging":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/aging-18/;
Chapter "Gender Stratification and Inequality":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/gender-stratification-and-inequality-11/;
Chapter "Race and Ethnicity":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/;
Chapter "Sexuality":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/sexuality-20/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/DemographyFC9
athomsen: Foundational Concept 9: Cultural and social differences
influence well-being.CC9B
athomsen: Content Category 9B: Demographic characteristics and
processesIn order to understand the structure of a society, it is
important to understand the demographic characteristics and
processes which define it. Knowledge of the demographic structure
of societies and an understanding of how societies change helps us
to comprehend the distinct processes and mechanisms through which
social interaction occurs.
The content in this category covers the important demographic variables at the core of understanding societies, and also includes concepts related to demographic shifts and social change.
Demographic Shifts and Social Change
csearcy: Demographic Shifts and Social Change (SOC) Theories of
demographic change (i.e., Malthusian theory and demographic
transition) Population growth and decline (e.g., population
projections, population pyramids) Fertility, migration, mortality
> Fertility and mortality rates (e.g., total, crude,
age-specific) > Patterns in fertility and mortality > Push
and pull factors in migration Social Movements > Relative
deprivation > Organization of social movements > Movement
strategies and tactics Globalization > Factors contributing to
globalization (e.g., communication technology, economic
interdependence) > Perspectives on globalization > Social
changes in globalization (e.g., civil unrest, terrorism)
Urbanization > Industrialization and urban growth >
Suburbanization and urban decline > Gentrification and urban
renewalChs. 15 and 16, esp. pp. 558-566, and all of Ch. 16Section
"Human Population Growth":
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/population-and-community-ecology-45/human-population-growth-253/Section
"Globalization":
https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/globalization-and-business-14/globalization-101/;
Concept "Major Historical Developments in the Global Economy":
https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/globalization-and-business-14/historical-developments-in-the-global-economy-102/major-historical-developments-in-the-global-economy-472-11065/Chapter
"Population and Urbanization":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/population-and-urbanization-17/;
Section "Social Movements":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/social-change-21/social-movements-140/;
Section "War and Terrorism":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/government-15/war-and-terrorism-117/;
Concept "Multinational Corporations":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/global-stratification-and-inequality-8/stratification-in-the-world-system-69/multinational-corporations-407-3428/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/DemographyFC10.
Social stratification and access to resources influence
well-being.CC10A. Social inequality FC10
athomsen: Foundational Concept 10: Social stratification and access
to resources influence well-being.CC10A
athomsen: Content Category 10A: Social inequalityBarriers to the
access of institutional resources exist for the segment of the
population that is disenfranchised or lacks power within a given
society. Barriers to access might include language, geographic
location, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and
racial/ethnic identity. Institutionalized racism and discrimination
are also factors which prevent some groups from obtaining equal
access to resources. An understanding of the barriers to the access
of institutional resources, informed by perspectives such as social
justice, is essential to address health and healthcare
disparities.
The content in this category covers spatial inequality, the
structure and patterns of social class, and health disparities in
relation to class, race/ethnicity, and gender. Spatial
Inequality
csearcy: Spatial Inequality (SOC) Residential segregation
Neighborhood safety and violence Environmental justice (location
and exposure to health risks)Ch. 16--pp. 594-606Concept
"Segregation":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/race-and-ethnicity-10/prejudice-and-discrimination-82/segregation-481-7937/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Human_Ecology_and_EnvironmentFC10
athomsen: Foundational Concept 10: Social stratification and access
to resources influence well-being.CC10A
athomsen: Content Category 10A: Social inequalityBarriers to the
access of institutional resources exist for the segment of the
population that is disenfranchised or lacks power within a given
society. Barriers to access might include language, geographic
location, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and
racial/ethnic identity. Institutionalized racism and discrimination
are also factors which prevent some groups from obtaining equal
access to resources. An understanding of the barriers to the access
of institutional resources, informed by perspectives such as social
justice, is essential to address health and healthcare
disparities.
The content in this category covers spatial inequality, the
structure and patterns of social class, and health disparities in
relation to class, race/ethnicity, and gender. Social Class
csearcy: Social Class (SOC) Aspects of social stratification >
Social class and socioeconomic status > Class consciousness and
false consciousness > Cultural capital and social capital >
Social reproduction > Power, privilege, and prestige >
Intersectionality (e.g., race, gender, age) > Socioeconomic
gradient in health > Global inequalities Patterns of social
mobility > Intergenerational and intragenerational mobility >
Downward and upward mobility > Meritocracy Poverty > Relative
and absolute poverty > Social exclusion (segregation and
isolation)Ch. 7--pp. 129-130, 226-246 (and Ch. 8)Chapter "Global
Stratification and Inequality":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/global-stratification-and-inequality-8/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/StratificationFC10
athomsen: Foundational Concept 10: Social stratification and access
to resources influence well-being.CC10A
athomsen: Content Category 10A: Social inequalityBarriers to the
access of institutional resources exist for the segment of the
population that is disenfranchised or lacks power within a given
society. Barriers to access might include language, geographic
location, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and
racial/ethnic identity. Institutionalized racism and discrimination
are also factors which prevent some groups from obtaining equal
access to resources. An understanding of the barriers to the access
of institutional resources, informed by perspectives such as social
justice, is essential to address health and healthcare
disparities.
The content in this category covers spatial inequality, the
structure and patterns of social class, and health disparities in
relation to class, race/ethnicity, and gender. Health
Disparities
csearcy: Health Disparities (SOC) (e.g., class, gender, and race
inequalities in health)Ch. 14--all of chapter, esp. 529-549Section
"The Experience of Illness":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/health-and-illness-19/the-experience-of-illness-132/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Health_and_MedicineFC10
athomsen: Foundational Concept 10: Social stratification and access
to resources influence well-being.CC10A
athomsen: Content Category 10A: Social inequalityBarriers to the
access of institutional resources exist for the segment of the
population that is disenfranchised or lacks power within a given
society. Barriers to access might include language, geographic
location, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and
racial/ethnic identity. Institutionalized racism and discrimination
are also factors which prevent some groups from obtaining equal
access to resources. An understanding of the barriers to the access
of institutional resources, informed by perspectives such as social
justice, is essential to address health and healthcare
disparities.
The content in this category covers spatial inequality, the
structure and patterns of social class, and health disparities in
relation to class, race/ethnicity, and gender. Healthcare
Disparities
csearcy: Healthcare Disparities (SOC) (e.g., class, gender, and
race inequalities in health care)Ch. 14--all of chapter, esp.
528-540Section "Health Care in the U.S.":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/health-and-illness-19/health-care-in-the-u-s-135/;
Section "Contemporary Health Care Issues":
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/health-and-illness-19/contemporary-health-care-issues-136/https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Health_and_Medicine