Benchmark_Research_Reflectionz.docx Cultural and Social Competency: Important Concepts in Social Psychology Department of Psychology, Grand Canyon University PSY362:Social Psychology Cultural and Social Competenc
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Benchmark_Research_Reflectionz.docx Cultural and Social Competency: Important Concepts in Social Psychology Department of Psychology, Grand Canyon University PSY362:Social Psychology Cultural and Social Competency: Important Concepts in Social Psychology Cultural and social competency are two aspects of social psychology that are very important when it comes to understanding the lives and interactions of different people across the world. These two terms are used to describe sets of skills and values that individuals need to possess in order to interact properly with others. This paper will discuss the importance of these two areas of competency and provide an example of how they coexist. Cultural and Social Competency In order to fully understand the roles of cultural and social competency in social psychology, one must first have a deep understanding of what the terms mean. First, a person is competent when they have the ability to do something efficiently or successfully. Second, a person is culturally competent when he or she is able to behave in an effective manner when in a cross-cultural environment (Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services, 2020). These environments can include businesses, restaurants, airports, or areas while visiting other countries. In this context, the word culture is used to reference the combined patterns of behaviors that are presented by humans across different parts of the world. Examples of these patterns include beliefs, languages, religions, social gro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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