Social Psychology

Social psychology is a branch of social science that studies how individuals think, feel, and behave in relation to others. It explores how social influences, group dynamics, culture, and interpersonal relationships shape human behavior.

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Social Psychology

The Psychology Behind Women Voting Against Their Own Interests

We are approximately one day away from a collective exhale post-US election cycle when whichever candidate moves into the Oval Office, the rest of the...

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Social Psychology

Hard Determinism: Philosophy & Examples (Does Free Will Exist?)

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Social Psychology

Functions of Attitude Theory

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Social Psychology

Understanding Conformity: Normative vs. Informational Social Influence

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Social Psychology

Social Control Theory of Crime

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Social Psychology

Emotional Labor: Definition, Examples, Types, and Consequences

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Social Psychology

Social Influence Revision Notes

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Social Psychology

Components of Attitude: ABC Model

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Social Psychology

Heider's Balance Theory in Psychology: Definition & Examples

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social cognitive theory

Social Psychology

Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory

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Social Psychology

Attribution Theory in Psychology: Definition & Examples

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Elaboration Likelihood Model

Social Psychology

Central Route to Persuasion: Definition & Examples

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Social Psychology

Looking-Glass Self: Theory, Definition & Examples

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Social Psychology

Bystander Effect In Psychology

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Social Psychology

Techniques of Compliance in Psychology

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Social Psychology

What Is a Cohort Effect? Definition and Examples

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Social Psychology

What Is Cognitive Dissonance Theory?

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Social Psychology

What Is Conformity? Definition, Types, Psychology Research

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Social Psychology

Allport's Intergroup Contact Hypothesis: Its History and Influence

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Social Psychology

Conflict Theory in Sociology

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Social Psychology

Understanding Critical Theory

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Social Psychology

Cultural Relativism: Definition & Examples

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Social Psychology

Cultivation Theory In Media

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Elaboration Likelihood Model

Social Psychology

Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion

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Social Psychology

Ecological Fallacy: Definition & Examples

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Social Psychology

Freewill vs Determinism In Psychology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Social Psychology

Fundamental Attribution Error in Psychology

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game theory

Social Psychology

Game Theory in Psychology: Examples and Strategies

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Social Psychology

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

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Social Psychology

Group Polarization in Psychology: Definition & Examples

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Social Psychology

Groupthink: Definition, Signs, Examples, and How to Avoid It

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Social Psychology

Holism in Psychology: Definition and Examples

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Social Psychology

Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory

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