This is the first level of analysis for socio-cognitive research. This level is where the individual himself/herself is involved in constructing their knowledge and creating meaning from their experiences. They individual seeks meaning as well as collecting and using knowledge. 

The Individual Level

This level involves relationships and interactions with others. Interpersonal relations and dynamic held guide development, knowledge, and meaning. This level can examine inter-subjectivity and mutual expectations. 

Interpersonal Interaction Level

This level refers to the particular guidelines that social interactions follow and any sort of rules/expectations intergroup relationships must abide by. This can guide what behaviors are seen as acceptable in different contexts. 

Roles and Statuses Level

This level refers to particular ideologies, traditions, and social representations that guide to definitions of situations. These can be established by policies or groups, but are interpreted by the individual. 

Social Representations Level

Level 1: The individual
Level 2: Interpersonal Interaction
Level 3: Roles and Statuses
Level 4: Social Representations

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Approaching individual cognition from a social context using outside factors rather than the individual mind. 

Socio- Cognitive View

Perret-Clermont, A. N., Carugati, F., & Oates, J. (2004). A socio-cognitive perspective on learning and cognitive development. In Cognitive and language development in children (pp. 303-332). The Open University & Blackwell.

A socio-cognitive perspective on learning and cognitive development 

Research indicates that socio -cognitive information can impact how individuals evaluate themselves, affecting self regulation processes. Furthermore, it is indicated that other's confidence impacts ones' own perceived confidence. 

Socio-cognitive information and confidence

According to the socio-cognitive view humans construct ideas about reality from interactions with others. These interactions create meaning that guide our view of the world. 

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