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Social Psychology
The study of how social variables and cognitions impact individual behavior and social interaction.
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Social Context
The real, imagined, or symbolic presence of others, and the activities, interactions, settings, and social norms influencing behavior.
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Situationism
The view that environmental conditions influence behavior more than personal disposition.
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Dispositionism
The view that internal factors, such as genes and traits, have a greater influence on behavior than situational context.
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Social Roles
Socially defined patterns of behavior expected of individuals in a given setting or group.
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Social Norms
Group expectations for what is considered appropriate and acceptable behavior among its members in certain situations.
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Conformity
The tendency to adjust behaviors, attitudes, and opinions to align with group members.
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Asch Effect
A form of conformity where the majority group influences individual judgments.
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Normative Social Influence
Influence driven by a desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval from others.
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Informational Social Influence
Influence resulting from acceptance of others' opinions about reality.
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Milgram's Obedience Study
A study demonstrating that many people will follow authority figures to the point of inflicting pain on others.
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Groupthink
A mode of thinking where the desire for harmony overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives.
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Social Loafing
The tendency for individuals in a group to put in less effort when working collectively towards a common goal.
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Social Facilitation
The tendency for people to perform better on tasks in the presence of others.
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Cognitive Dissonance
A state of mental discomfort arising from conflicting cognitions, leading individuals to change their beliefs or behaviors.
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Fundamental Attribution Error
The tendency to emphasize personal traits and disregard situational factors when evaluating others' behavior.
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Bystander Effect
The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other bystanders are present.