Social dominance: Social dominance in psychology refers to the hierarchical arrangement within social groups, where certain individuals assert control and achieve higher status. This concept involves dominance behaviors and relationships that determine power dynamics and influence within the group. It is observed in human and in animal societies. See also Social groups, Group behavior, Social behavior, Authority, Power._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |