Basic concepts related to social psychology
Here are the definitions of some basic social psychology concepts using technical vocabulary:
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Social Psychology: The scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the presence, actual or imagined, of others.
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Socialization: The lifelong process of learning the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected within a particular social group or culture.
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Attitudes: Evaluative judgments (positive, negative, or neutral) about people, objects, or ideas. These can influence how we behave towards them.
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Attributions: The process of assigning causes to events or behaviors. We try to understand why people do what they do, attributing their actions to internal factors (personality) or external factors (situational).
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Communication: The exchange of information between two or more people through verbal (spoken words) and nonverbal (facial expressions, body language, tone of voice) channels.
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Ideology: A set of beliefs or doctrines that guide a person's or group's political or social philosophy.
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Conscience: The internal sense of right and wrong that guides our moral behavior. It's influenced by socialization and personal values.
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Social Perception: The process by which we perceive and interpret the social world around us, including people, situations, and their behaviors.
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Group Behavior: How individuals act, think, and feel when they are part of a group. Group dynamics can influence conformity, leadership, and social facilitation.
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Schemes: Mental frameworks that help us organize and interpret information. They can be helpful for understanding situations quickly, but can also lead to stereotypes and biases if not applied critically.