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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Shopping with others can be an epic annoyance, but this friend is totally on your retail wavelength—she likes the same types of stores, isn't on your tail the whole time, and isn't ready to leave in ...

The Gossip

Psychology; Social psychology

This is the friend for whom "don't say anything" means "tell everyone you know." She lives for gossip, and often trash-talks people you both know. While most of it's probably harmless, you kind of ...

The Chronic Interrupter

Psychology; Social psychology

This friend was absent from etiquette school the day interrupting was covered. Better at talking than she is at listening, she always yaks over you before you finish your complete thought, and you ...

The Over-Planner

Psychology; Social psychology

This is that one type of friend who often can't go with the flow, and treats hanging out like a business meeting, down to the exact minute you meet up. God forbid you're late or have to cancel.

The Childhood Best Friend

Psychology; Social psychology

This is your oldest friend. You may or may not still be close to her, but no matter what, she can play the "I'm your oldest friend" card, and she'll be right. This can work to your advantage or ...

The Chronic Instagrammer/Tweeter/Facebooker/Texter

Psychology; Social psychology

Also know as the friend who never listens because she's too busy proving to the virtual world world that you guys are actually hanging out. #Annoying.

The Selfie Queen

Psychology; Social psychology

Everyone has that one friend who, when you go out at night, the first, second, and last thing on her agenda is to take selfies with everyone. She never goes home from a night out without at least ...