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PSYC 350 Exam 1
Term | Definition |
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social psychology | how one's thoughts/feelings/behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people |
social psychology's importance | enables us to gain an understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexity of human beings & human interaction |
social psychology vs personality psychology | social psychologists focus more on the situational influences of behavior, while personality psychologists focus on individual differences between people |
social psychology vs sociology | social psychologists focus on the behavior of individuals/small groups, while sociologists examine large social systems and societies |
group privilege | the unearned assets afforded to some individuals due to their membership in a certain social group |