social psychology
"Social psychology" explores how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are shaped by their interactions with others.
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Definition
C1Scientific Study
(academic)The scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.
Example
- Social psychology helps us understand why people conform to social norms.
- Researchers in social psychology examine the impact of group dynamics on individual behavior.
C1Behavioral Influence
(academic)The field that examines how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others.
Example
- Social psychology investigates how peer pressure affects decision-making.
- The study of social psychology reveals how leaders can influence group behavior.
C1Interpersonal Interaction
(academic)The branch of psychology that deals with social interactions and their effects on individuals.
Example
- Understanding social psychology can improve communication skills.
- Social psychology explores the roots of prejudice and discrimination.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "social psychology":
group dynamicsabnormal psychologysocial anxietysocial ecology