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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
The Perfect One
Psychology; Social psychology
Nothing bad ever happens to this one—she's happily engaged or married, has every It bag as they come out, lives in a real apartment, has a great family life and career, and pulls in loads of money. ...
The Counselor
Psychology; Social psychology
A friend who you go to when you need really solid advice. While most of the time it's welcomed, The Counselor also has a tendency to dole out her wisdom even when you don't ask for it.
reality distortion field
Psychology; Social psychology
Coined in 1981 by current Apple VP, Guy "Bud" Tribble, the term was used to describe Steve Jobs' uncanny ability to convince nearly anyone of practically anything. According to folklore.com, Tribble ...
The I’m Broke” One
Psychology; Social psychology
She always wants to hang out, but everything you suggest is “too expensive.” She’s also the one who—when you go out for dinner or drinks—wants to split every single thing you order down to the cent, ...
embodied cognition
Psychology; Social psychology
The mutual influence of bodily sensations on cognitive preferences and social judgments.
belief perseverance
Psychology; Social psychology
Persistence of one’s initial conceptions, such as when the basis for one’s belief is discredited but an explanation of why the belief might be true survives.
self-efficacy
Psychology; Social psychology
A sense that one is competent and effective, distinguished from self-esteem, which is one’s sense of self-worth. A sharpshooter in the military might feel high self-efficacy and low self-esteem.
