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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Trust friend refers to a friend who shows integrity, someone you feel comfortable with, that you're always glad to see, but not in your inmost circle; perhaps someone you'd like to be closer to, if ...

must friend

Psychology; Social psychology

Must friend refers to a best friend, a member of your inner circle, a person you count on when something big happens in your life.

The Underminer

Psychology; Social psychology

This is the so-called friend who goes out of her way to undermine everything you say and do. Whether it's something as seemingly innocent as a verbal jab every time something good happens to you, or ...

The Naysayer

Psychology; Social psychology

This is your friend who always interjects with "I disagree…" or always finds the negative in any situation. The girl you bring to a party that you were looking forward to and she complains that the ...

The Whiner

Psychology; Social psychology

This is the girl who does nothing but whine about work, her boyfriend, her body, or her parents. Even when you call her out on her whining, she just can't help herself; this is just who she is. ...

The Clingy One

Psychology; Social psychology

This is the type of friend who cannot be left alone—ever. Whether you're out at a bar, at a friend's birthday dinner, or at any social outing, she's always up your you-know-what. Take it as a ...

The Birthday Queen

Psychology; Social psychology

We all have that friend who—no matter what age she's turning—organizes a birthday party for herself and expects her girlfriends to pay. This can get annoying because (a.) you rarely never get any ...