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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channel of communication

Psychology; Social psychology

The way the message is delivered-whether face to face, in writing, on film, or in some other way.

heuristics

Psychology; Social psychology

Timesaving mental shortcuts that reduce complex judgments to simple rules of thumb.

central traits

Psychology; Social psychology

Traits that exert a disproportionate influence on people's overall impressions, causing them to assume the presence of other traits.

group

Psychology; Social psychology

Two or more people who interact with and influence one another over a period of time, and who depend upon one another and share common goals and a collective identity.