Downplaying racial, cultural and other differences in the backgrounds of individuals to promote popular American values and beliefs.
The interactions of individuals in a group which draw them together. The importance, desirability, frequency, and intensity of these interactions are an important element for creating a sense of community.
The belief that the members of a group are important to each other and that the group will take care of its members. A sense of belonging.
Babies who reach out to other babies or adults in a group through clearly demonstrated social expressions. Babies who communicate with others and behave in ways that create a positive emotional climate in a group.
The belief that the actions of an individual influence the outcomes of the group and that the actions of the group influence the outcomes for the individual. One aspect of a sense of community.
An emotional state which arises in one individual which is based on the circumstances of another individual. An affective response that is appropriate for the circumstances of another.
Empathetic arousal based on an individual seeing someone in a difficult situation, thinking of a similar situation from his or her past, and feeling concern for the person.
Actions that show lack of concern for the well-being or rights of others, including lying, stealing, bullying, physical violence, etc.
An infant or young child’s tendency to look back to his or her parents or caregiver for encouragement and approval.
