USC Social Psychology (MWF 1:30-2:30 class)

[KarenTio]

Now...In Chapter 5, - Why are Genes Culture and Gender under Social Influence? this is open to any student which is good for 20 points!

Let the fun begin!

Biological(gender and genes) and cultural explanations need not be contradictory. Indeed, they interact. Biological factors operate within a cultural context, and culture builds upon a biological foundation.

The great truth about the power of social influence is but half the truth if separated from its complementary truth: the power of the person. Persons and situations interact in at least three ways.
First, individuals vary in how they interpret and react to a given situation.
Second, people choose many of the situations that influence them.
Third, people help create their social situations.

Thus power resides both in persons and in situations. We create and are created by

our social worlds.

source:http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/site...13875_ch05.pdf
--Karen Marie Tio

[Yu-jin]

Remember some of these rules:

1. For every 60 points you accumulate, you will get a 1.0 grade in your class standing and this will be added to another 60 points divided by 2 or more! So, the more points you have, the better the grade!

2. Once you have answered the question, you cannot answer it back to regain more points.

3. There are a total of 300 points to accumulate to get a 1.0 in this particular topic on Social Influence or depending on the teacher's discretion if it would be possible to go to the next topic!

Is there a time limit set? cause It might take more time for some people (like me) to reply to a question. And also is there like a limit cap on the answers that will be "graded?"

[bluesKLUH]

hi sir..
kluh elizha beth c. manguiran here!!!
present!!
late lng ko gamay..
heheh.. sorry..

[regnauld]

Is there a time limit set? cause It might take more time for some people (like me) to reply to a question. And also is there like a limit cap on the answers that will be "graded?"

No time set but deadline of all these answers are the time when we go back to class!

No limit to your answers as long as you hit the nail!

[regnauld]

hi sir..
kluh elizha beth c. manguiran here!!!
present!!
late lng ko gamay..
heheh.. sorry..

You are the last person to be given 10 points!

[daniellearellano]

hala late ko!..sorry sir!..

[regnauld]

When we talked about Social Influence, we refer it to simply how people are influenced socially. These three(genes, culture and gender) contributes significantly to our social selves, on how we behave and interact socially.


The Genes which is biologically rooted and that we inherited from our ancestors is our initial setup or the first influence on how we are supposed to deal with ourselves and our surroundings. The Genetic structure contributes to our behaviors, attitudes and later on personalities in life. These genes have existed a long long time ago and has been passed with the code of how to survive as well as our other traits and more importantly how to communicate and handle our environment.


The Culture is another major contributor in how we are socially influenced. The moment you are born and "cultivated", you are already exposed and learning that culture. It is undeniable that the culture we have grown up with is inscribed within us as we grow up. This culture is passed on through our primary caregivers(parents) and is further enlightened through extended networks of relatives, friends and rivals as well. Undoubtedly, Culture influenced us immensely that when we are exposed to a different kind of culture, we feel we get out of place or most commonly called culture shock.


The Gender also influenced us big time. Gender is one of the most identifying influence in the sense it sets our identity role as male or female. This would then set on what kind of behavior and attitude we should take on. For example, if we are male, typically we should set a leaderish type and masculine type of values such as just, courageous and athletic. And for females we usually have this image of emotional support, loving, caring and understanding.


These is why I think these three are part of Social Influence.

Ok very good I will give you 10 points! You could have cited some references or sources as your basis!

You don't need to answer the above question again!

[bluesKLUH]

yehey.. thanks sir!

[lordleeon]

sir pwede pa mu answer anang recent question?

[Yu-jin]

Ok very good I will give you 10 points! You could have cited some references or sources as your basis!

You don't need to answer the above question again!

I actually didn't have reference on that answer. I based it on what I've understand so far from our earlier discussion but thanks !