What Do We Know About the Construction and Function of Social

question 75

Essay

What do we know about the construction and function of social norms, and about collective behavior and social change, from the social psychological literature addressing these issues? Has learning about these aspects of society changed your perceptions and behaviors or the way that you view the world more generally? Explain.

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Definitions:

Generativity

A concept in psychology referring to the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often manifesting during middle adulthood.

Psychosocial Aspects

Components related to psychological development in and interaction with a social environment.

Midlife Crisis

A period of self-doubt and stress attributed to entering midlife once thought to contribute to a major reorganization of personality in midlife; now thought to occur in a small minority of adults and to be related to history more than age.

Botox Injection

A medical procedure involving the injection of Botulinum toxin to reduce muscle activity, often used cosmetically to remove wrinkles.