Social psychology

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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correlational studies

Psychology; Social psychology

Research designed to examine the nature of the relationship between two or more naturally occurring variables.

field research

Psychology; Social psychology

Research done in natural, real-life settings outside the laboratory.

arbitration

Psychology; Social psychology

Resolution of a conflict by a neutral third party who studies both sides and imposes a settlement.

mindlessness

Psychology; Social psychology

Responding without thinking about the behavior and its implications.

self-disclosure

Psychology; Social psychology

Revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others.

norms

Psychology; Social psychology

Rules for accepted and expected behavior. Norms prescribe "proper" behavior. In a different sense of the word, norms also describe what most others do-what is normal.