Cognitive Perspective of Social Psychology

Definition

The cognitive perspective of social psychology focuses on how our thoughts, beliefs, expectations, and perceptions influence our behaviors in social situations.

Related terms

Social Cognition: Refers to how we think about others in our social world.

Schema Theory:

A mental framework that helps us organize and interpret information in our environment.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory:

The discomfort one feels when holding two conflicting beliefs simultaneously or behaving in ways inconsistent with one's beliefs.