Social-Cognitive Psychologists

Definition

Social-cognitive psychologists study how people's thoughts, behaviors, and social interactions are shaped by their cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Related terms

Cognition:

This refers to all mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

Social Learning Theory:

A theory developed by Albert Bandura that emphasizes learning through observation of others.

Schema:

A mental concept or framework that organizes and interprets information.