Social Psychology Flashcards
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What is Social Psychology?
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scientific study of the nature and causes of individual behaviour and thought in social situations
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What are the three main areas of interest in Social Psychology?
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Social perception, Social influence, Social interaction
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Social Perception
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forming impressions of others/self and interpreting information about them
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Social Influence
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The process by which one’s attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, or behaviours are affected by others
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Social Interaction
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the relationship between two or more individuals and how those relationships change our perceptions, thoughts, and behaviours
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Social Neuroscience
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The intersection of Social Psychology and Brain Research
