👉 Sociogenesis, also known as social cognition or social learning theory, is a branch of psychology that studies how individuals learn and adapt to new situations. The term "sociogenesis" refers to the process by which humans acquire knowledge about themselves and their surroundings through the interaction with others. In sociogenesis, individuals learn from interactions with other members of their society (e.g., peers, family, communities) who share similar experiences or have a similar life story. This learning occurs through direct observation,