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The Socio-cultural Level of Analysis

1.   Outline principles that define the socio-cultural level of analysis
2.   Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior
3.   Discuss two errors in attributions
4.   Evaluate social identity theory
5.   Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behavior
6.   Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies
7.   Compliance techniques
8.   Evaluate research on conformity to group norms
9.   Discuss factors influencing conformity
10. Define the terms culture and cultural norms
11. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior
12. Explain, using examples, emic and etic concepts