Social Psychology

Definition

Social psychology is an area within psychology that explores how people's thoughts, feelings, behaviors are influenced by others around them. It studies social interactions including their origins and their effects on individuals.

Related terms

Group Dynamics:

The study of groups and group behavior in terms of communication structure, roles and responsibilities etc., which influence individual behavior within the group.

Social Perception/Attribution: How we perceive others' behaviors based on our understanding or interpretation about them or situations they are involved in.

Conformity:

The act or behavior change designed to match the actions of others.