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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door-in-the-face technique

Psychology; Social psychology

A strategy for gaining a concession. After someone first turns down a large request (the door-in-the-face), the same requester counteroffers with a more reasonable request.

health psychology

Psychology; Social psychology

A subfield of psychology that provides psychology's contribution to behavioral medicine.

crowding

Psychology; Social psychology

A subjective feeling of not having enough space per person.

self

Psychology; Social psychology

A symbol-using individual who can reflect upon his/her own behavior.

A tactic for getting people to agree to something. People who agree to an initial request will often still comply when the requester ups the ante. People who receive only the costly request are less ...