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Psychology
The science that deals with the mental and behaviourial characteristics of an individual, community or society.
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cognitive dissonance
Psychology; Social psychology
Tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions. For example, dissonance may occur when we realize that we have, with little justification, ...
social identity
Psychology; Social psychology
The "we" aspect of our self-concept. The part of our answer to "Who am I?" that comes from our group memberships. Examples: "I am Australian." "I am Catholic."
self-presentation
Psychology; Social psychology
The act of expressing oneself and behaving in ways designed to create a favorable impression or an impression that corresponds to one's ideals.
companionate love
Psychology; Social psychology
The affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined.
group cohesiveness
Psychology; Social psychology
The attractiveness that group members have for one another.
physical attractiveness stereotype
Psychology; Social psychology
The belief that physically attractive individuals possess socially desirable personality traits and lead happier lives than less attractive persons.
diffusion of responsibility
Psychology; Social psychology
The belief that the presence of other people in a situation makes one less personally responsible for the events that occur in that situation.
Sub-categories
- Behavior analysis (11155)
- Emotions (46)
- Feelings and states (263)
- General psychology (27052)
- Psychological disorders (166)
- Social psychology (356)