Social Psychology

Social Psychology

The study of how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others.

Diffusion of Responsibility

The tendency to feel a diminished sense of responsibility when others are present.

Milgram Experiment

A study that showed 65% of participants continued to the highest voltage level.

Solomon Asch Experiment

An experiment demonstrating that conformity decreased when the participant had an ally.

Illusory Correlation

Overestimating the connection between two events that rarely co-occur.

Stereotype Threat

Fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one’s group, which can negatively affect performance.

Social Loafing

Occurs when people exert less effort when working in a group than when working individually.

Bystander Effect

People tend to help less when others are present.

Obedience

Following instructions from an authority figure.

Social Cognition

The process of understanding and interpreting others’ behavior.