We develop a conceptual framework for studying collective adaptation in complex socio-
cognitive systems, driven by dynamic interactions of social integration strategies, social …

Highlights•Social class differences in self reflect differences in relational realities.•In lower
class contexts strong networks that aid survival foster interdependence.•In higher class …

The processes underwriting the acquisition of culture remain unclear. How are shared
habits, norms, and expectations learned and maintained with precision and reliability across …

The chapter covers the four basic social science issues of causation, operationalization, sam‑
-pling, and interpretation (COSI):“Do I know what is causing what?”(causation);“Am I …

We propose that the two dominant culture institutions (individualist and collectivist) are
neither learned nor cognitively represented by the people who practice them. Instead, they …

The United States suffers high rates of preventable lifestyle disease despite widespread
calls for people to take responsibility for their health. The United States also stands out in its …

In recent years, the field of psychology has increasingly recognized the importance of
conducting research with lower-socioeconomic-status (SES) participants. Given that SES …

The term “culture” is everywhere today as people strive to make sense of their increasingly
diverse and divided worlds. To say “It's cultural,” or “It'sa culture clash,” or “We need a culture …

Socio-ecological psychology is the scientific study of how socio-ecological environments
and the mind, emotion, and behaviour make each other up (see Oishi, 2014; Oishi & …

Previous research found that low levels of national wealth and high levels of historical
pathogen prevalence are associated with collectivism. The main idea is that harsh economic …