The Psych-to-Soc Bridge
This term describes how we develop our "Self" based on how we think others see us.
the Looking-Glass Self
The official mascot of Pearl City High School.
Charger
The federal form required to get grants or loans for college/trade school.
FAFSA
The 2023 movie that tackled patriarchy and gender roles through a famous doll.
Barbie
This is the sociological term for the unspoken rules of behavior, like not standing right next to someone in an empty elevator.
Social Norms
The lifelong process of inheriting norms and ideologies (In Psych, we call it learning).
Socialization
The name of our official mascot
Charlie the Charger
The extra money you pay a bank for the "privilege" of borrowing their money.
interest
The singer whose "Eras Tour" took over the world during your junior and senior years.
Taylor Swift
This term refers to a smaller cultural group within a larger culture (like "Skater," "Anime Fan," or "Military Brat") that has its own unique values.
Subculture
This classic debate asks whether our behavior is caused by our genetics (Psych) or our social environment (Soc).
Nature vs. Nurture
The name of the large yellow sculpture below "Freshmen Hill".
Phred
The upfront payment given to a landlord to cover potential damages to a rental.
Security Deposit
The slang term for "charisma," specifically regarding your game in dating.
Rizz
Sociology often studies how "Fusion" happens. This iconic local snack—a mix of Japanese Musubi and American wartime rations—is a perfect example of cultural diffusion.
Spam Musubi
In Psych, we look at how this is a mental shortcut; in Soc, we look at how these oversimplified generalizations about a group lead to prejudice and discrimination.
Sterotypes
The name of the specialized "learning communities" at PCHS [CAHSL, TND, IBAD].
Academies
The type of bank account used for daily expenses, usually linked to a debit card.
Checking Account
The AI tool that went viral in 2022 and changed how people write essays.
ChatGPT
Sociology describes a place where people are cut off from the rest of society and stripped of their old identity to be "re-made"—like a prison, a boot camp, or even a strict boarding school.
Total Institution
This "Stage Theorist" argued that our social interactions at different ages—from "Trust vs. Mistrust" to "Integrity vs. Despair"—shape our identity.
Erik Erikson
The major historical landmark located right in our "backyard".
Pearl Harbor / Arizona Memorial
The legal document that lists the rules and costs of a rental agreement.
Lease
The "Social Institution" that is currently being disrupted by short-form video apps like TikTok.
Mass Media
Derived from a 2000 Eminem song, this term describes an obsessive, overzealous fan of a celebrity or "Idol."
Stan