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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > social skills
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > social skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > social skills
... > social science subjects > education > teaching > classroom management > classroom interventions > social classroom intervention > social skills
social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > social skills
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > social skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > social relations > social interaction > social skills

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social skills  

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  • Social skills are generally defined as socially accepted behaviors that result in desirable social outcomes. Although there is no specific agreed-upon definition, social skills most often are conceptualized as learned behaviors that:Are comprised of discrete verbal and nonverbal behaviorsRequire effective responsiveness to social situationsAre influenced by the social environmentFor example, saying “Hello” and shaking hands when meeting someone are learned verbal and nonverbal behaviors that are demonstrated in reaction to meeting a new person. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Social Skills]

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