Social Cognition and Psychology

Flashcards covering key concepts related to social cognition and psychology.

Social Cognition

The study of how people process, store, and apply information about others and social situations.

Cognitive Busy

When cognitive load interferes with explicit processes, leading to different behaviors.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences a person's behavior in such a way that it causes the belief to come true.

Confirmation Seeking

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one’s preconceptions.

Schema

An organized structure of knowledge that helps guide information processing.

Positive Illusion

The tendency to perceive oneself in an overly positive light which can affect mental health and well-being.

Pygmalion Effect

A phenomenon where higher expectations lead to an increase in performance.

Exaggerated perception of personal control

An inflated belief in one's ability to control events affecting their lives.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.

Expectations in Social Interactions

How pre-existing notions shape behaviors and reactions in social contexts.