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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
special educational needs code of practice
Psychology; Social psychology
The advice given to local educational authorities /lea´s/ and schools by the department for education and skills /dfes/ about provision for children´s special educational needs under part IV of the ...
cognitive dissonance theory
Psychology; Social psychology
Tension resulting from lack of consistency in a persons attitudes or beliefs and behaviors.
informational social influence
Psychology; Social psychology
Willingness to accept others opinions regarding reality. Not knowing much about bungee jumping but friends say it is safe.
solomon asch
Psychology; Social psychology
Studied conformity by showing people a line and making them pick which one looks like the original.
stanley milgram
Psychology; Social psychology
Studied obedience in the Electric Chair Experiment (63% complied), seen as unethical because of psychological pain.
foot in the door phenomenon
Psychology; Social psychology
Tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to later comply with a larger request.
