Simulation theory of empathyThe simulation theory of empathy holds that humans anticipate and make sense of the behavior of others by activating mental processes that, if they culminated in action, would produce similar behavior. This includes intentional behavior as well as the expression of emotions. The theory says that children use their own emotions to predict what others will do; we project our own mental states onto others. Simulation theory is not primarily a theory about empathy, but rather a theory of how people understand others—that they do so by way of a kind of empathetic response.
Cross-culturalCross-cultural may refer to cross-cultural studies, a comparative tendency in various fields of cultural analysis cross-cultural communication, a field of study that looks at how people from differing cultural backgrounds communicate any of various forms of interactivity between members of disparate cultural groups (see also cross-cultural communication, interculturalism, intercultural relations, hybridity, cosmopolitanism, transculturation) the discourse concerning cultural interactivity, sometimes referred
Intelligence humainevignette|Femmes passant un test d'intelligence générale (Allemagne, 1931). L'intelligence humaine est caractérisée par plusieurs aptitudes, surtout cognitives, qui permettent à l'individu humain d'apprendre, de former des concepts, de comprendre, d'appliquer la logique et la raison. Elle comprend la capacité à reconnaître des tendances, comprendre les idées, planifier, résoudre des problèmes, prendre des décisions, conserver des informations, et utiliser la langue pour communiquer.
Conflit (sciences sociales)thumb|Dessin d'un conflit interpersonnel. Un conflit, ou situation conflictuelle, est un état d'opposition entre personnes ou entités. Le conflit est chargé d'émotions telles que la colère, la frustration, la peur, la tristesse, la rancune, le dégoût. Parfois, il peut être fait d'agressivité et de violence. Le terme conflit est également utilisé pour décrire un état de contradiction (par exemple contradiction de textes juridiques ou conflit de loi) ou de contre-indications (par exemple l'usage de médicaments par des patients présentant des pathologies particulières) ou d'incompatibilité (systèmes en place mais dont la coexistence dans un même contexte ou dans une même vision n'est pas garantie).
Peace and conflict studiesPeace and conflict studies or conflict analysis and resolution is a social science field that identifies and analyzes violent and nonviolent behaviors as well as the structural mechanisms attending conflicts (including social conflicts), with a view towards understanding those processes which lead to a more desirable human condition. A variation on this, peace studies (irenology), is an interdisciplinary effort aiming at the prevention, de-escalation, and solution of conflicts by peaceful means, thereby seeking "victory" for all parties involved in the conflict.
Cultural sensitivityCultural sensitivity, also referred to as cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness, is the knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of other cultures and others' cultural identities. It is related to cultural competence (the skills needed for effective communication with people of other cultures, which includes cross-cultural competence), and is sometimes regarded as the precursor to the achievement of cultural competence, but is a more commonly used term.
