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Social psychology
10 evidence-aware introductions, organized to help you connect concepts rather than memorize labels.
10 articles
Attribution and context
A tendency in some settings to explain others’ behavior through dispositions while underweighting situational constraints.
Bystander effect
In some emergencies, an individual may be less likely to help when other bystanders are present.
Cognitive dissonance
Psychological discomfort or motivational tension arising from inconsistent beliefs, choices, or actions.
Conformity
Changing behavior or expressed judgment toward a group norm.
Halo effect
A favorable impression in one area can color judgments of unrelated qualities.
In-group favoritism
Giving preferential evaluation or treatment to people categorized as part of one’s own group.
Obedience
Behavior performed in response to an authority’s direct instruction.
Social facilitation
The presence of others can improve performance on well-practiced tasks and impair difficult or unfamiliar ones.
Social loafing
People sometimes exert less individual effort when contributions are pooled and difficult to identify.
Social proof
Using other people’s behavior as information about what is appropriate or likely correct.