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Social psychology
A field in psychology focusing on how people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior change when in the presence of others compared to when they are alone.
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Social psychology
homunculus
Psychology; Social psychology
A little person residing within the brain, from where he/she governs human behavior (based on ancient Egyptian beliefs).
gender schema
Psychology; Social psychology
A mental framework for processing information based on its perceived male or female qualities.
need to belong
Psychology; Social psychology
A motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing, positive interactions.
egoism
Psychology; Social psychology
A motive (supposedly underlying all behavior) to increase one's own welfare. The opposite of altruism, which aims to increase another's welfare.
altruism
Psychology; Social psychology
A motive to increase another's welfare without conscious regard for one's self-interests.
prejudice
Psychology; Social psychology
A negative attitude directed toward people simply because they are members of a specific social group.
