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Social Psychology
The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the social context.
Social Facilitation
The phenomenon where the presence of others enhances performance.
Triplet's Study (1897)
A study showing individuals perform better on tasks when others are present.
Zajonc’s Pool Study
Research indicating expert players perform better and novice players perform worse in front of others.
Observational Learning
Learning that occurs by watching others, pioneered by Albert Bandura.
Bobo Doll Studies
Experiments by Bandura demonstrating children mimic aggressive behaviors after observing adults.
Conformity
Change in behavior or beliefs in response to real or perceived social influence.
Acceptance
Actual change in beliefs or attitudes due to social influence.
Compliance
Outward change in behavior without internal belief change.
Obedience
Compliance in response to a command from an authority figure.
Norm Formation Research
Sharif’s study examining how individuals form social norms.
Autokinetic Effect
A visual phenomenon where a stationary light appears to move in the dark.
Asch's Conformity Studies
Research investigating conformity with a non-ambiguous task using incorrect answers from confederates.
Dissenting Partner Effect
The presence of a dissenting partner that reduces conformity rates.
Stanley Milgram
Psychologist known for research on obedience and authority.
Milgram's Obedience Study
An experiment examining how far people would go in obeying instructions that conflict with personal conscience.
Shock Generator
The device used in Milgram’s study to measure obedience via electric shocks.
Bystander Effect
The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present.
Diffusion of Responsibility
The reduction of personal responsibility felt by individuals in a group.
Seizure Study (1968)
An experiment showing people were less likely to help when in groups compared to alone after hearing a simulated seizure.
Smoke-Filled Room Experiment
A study illustrating that individuals are less likely to report smoke when in a group.
Modeling
The process of learning behaviors through imitation of others.
Social Context
The environment of people, relationships, and culture that influences thoughts and actions.
Interpersonal Interactions
The way individuals interact and relate to one another in social situations.
Foundation of Social Psychology
Established through early research that shaped understanding of conformity and social influence.
Cognitive Dissonance
The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs or behaviors.
Ethical Considerations
The moral implications and responsibilities associated with conducting psychological research.
Social Comparison Theory
The idea that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others.
Behavioral Psychology
A branch of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal phenomena.
Influence of Media
The impact that media representations and portrayals have on behaviors and attitudes.
Psychological Disorder
A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, to be discussed in the following class.