Introduction
Social psychology and personality are the fields that allow many to understand specific behavior patterns of individuals, predict their attitudes, and understand the reason behind someone’s actions. Without the field of psychology, it would be nearly impossible to determine the character of people or how they develop, how they might transform, or the factors that contributed to such transitions; this can be applied later in one’s personal experiences and encounters. Thus, the field of psychology enables better emotional intelligence and understanding of others.
Individual, Group, and Societal Behaviors
First, when analyzing the principles, it is vital to start with individual characteristics and how personality traits can help assess people. People’s distinctive cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns are reflected in their personal attributes. For example, an individual who has specific personality traits, such as Extraversion, is likely to be gregarious in various contexts and over time (Cummings & Sanders, 2020). Social psychology claims that character traits indicate stability and predictability (Cummings & Sanders, 2020). Thus, by observing specific patterns, one can understand the reason why a person acts in a certain way.
As for assessing the group, stereotypes can be used, which is another aspect of social psychology. For example, people endow interlocutors who have a certain background with stereotypes that allow them to simplify the image of a person. One fundamental purpose of stereotypes is to facilitate the recognition of individuals more easily by giving details about people based on their affiliation with a particular group (Sutton & Douglas, 2019). Standards and norms are followed by society in general, and the notion of conformity can be used to understand the overall public. By eliminating acts that are viewed as being against unwritten standards, conformity promotes the creation and preservation of societal expectations and contributes to the efficient and predictable functioning of communities (Sutton & Douglas, 2019). Conformity can help one understand why it is expected in society not to be different and align one’s interests with those of the public. For example, conformity helps a person from one social environment to integrate into an unfamiliar one, adjusting to its rules.
Christian Worldview Principles
Understanding human nature and embracing it is a part of Scripture. Christians’ devotion to God and, by extension, their compassion for other people drives them to embrace global diversity. The first Christian principle that helps interact with others from diverse backgrounds is as follows: “I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Bible, n.d.-b). This illustrates the ability not to judge and accept people the way they are. Another principle from Ephesians 4:29, it says: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Bible, n.d.-a). This proves that one should not be in conflict with others and instead embrace their character and beliefs.
Interacting with Others
When interacting with others, I can apply this knowledge by focusing on the diversity of personalities, cultures, and other background factors. For example, aside from focusing on stereotypes, which often might be misleading, or other concepts, I might focus on character traits. I might apply the Big Five ideas to understand the person and their attitude. Moreover, Biblical principles can help me navigate through life since they are based on acceptance. Thus, many of the approaches and principles described above affect social interaction, a system in which it is an acceptance that binds individuals.
Conclusion
Hence, better emotional intelligence and interpersonal comprehension are made possible by the study of psychology. Personal characteristics reveal people’s unique cognitive, emotional, and behavioral traits. Conformity may connect one’s interests with those of the general public and help one comprehend why it is expected in society not to be different. I may use this information by keeping in mind the variety of people’s personalities, cultures, and other background elements when engaging with others.
References
Bible. (n.d.-a). Ephesians 4:29. Bible Gateway. Web.
Bible. (n.d.-b). Revelation 7:9. BibleHub. Web.
Cummings, J. A. & Sanders, L. (2020). Introduction to psychology. The University of Saskatchewan. Web.
Sutton, R., & Douglas, K. (2019). Social psychology. Bloomsbury Publishing.