Applied Social Psychology Overview

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts in Applied Social Psychology.

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how the real or imagined presence of others influences our behavior and mental processes.

Core Components of Social Psychology

Social learning, social cognition, and social affect.

Social Learning

A process through which individuals learn behaviors by observing others.

Social Cognition

The way people process, store, and apply information about social situations and others.

Social Affect

The influence of emotions and mood on behavior and mental processes.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of models.

Judgement under Uncertainty

A concept involved in making decisions based on incomplete information.

The Chameleon Effect

The tendency to mimic the nonverbal behaviors of others in social interactions.

Research Question

The specific question that guides the focus of a research study.

Hypotheses

Statements predicting the relationship between variables in a research study.

Methodology

The strategy or plan for conducting research, including how variables are defined and tested.

Feedback on Study Posters

Constructive criticisms offered to improve the research designs presented.

APA Handbook

The official publication guidelines for writing and formatting research papers in social sciences.

Article Review Rubric Criteria

Elements that are evaluated in an article review, including title, goals, methodology, findings, and relevance.

Constructive Feedback

Suggestions provided to improve work or understanding based on observed strengths and weaknesses.