Study Notes on Social Psychology

Social Psychology

Study of how thoughts, feelings, behaviors of individuals are influenced by others' presence (actual, imagined, or implied).

Social Influence

Examines how presence (real or imagined) affects individual behavior.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

Expectations about individuals/groups lead to behaviors that confirm those expectations, reinforcing the original belief.

Psychological Social Psychology

Focus on individuals, responses to social stimuli shaped by personality.

Sociological Social Psychology

Emphasizes societal factors, roles, and norms over individual differences.

Self-serving Bias

Individuals tend to credit success to themselves and blame external factors for failures.

Automatic Thinking

Intuitive thought processes in social cognition.

Deliberate Thinking

Analytical thought processes in social cognition.

Explicit Cognition

Conscious decisions.

Implicit Cognition

Operates automatically.

Individualism

Prioritization of personal goals and autonomy.

Collectivism

Emphasis on group goals and social interdependence.

Evolutionary Psychology

Explains behaviors as adaptations shaped by natural selection and evolutionary processes.

Social Neuroscience

Investigates how brain processes influence social interactions.

Positive Psychology

Studies enhancing human experience and societal interactions leading to happiness and functioning.