AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SUBFIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which subfield of psychology is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another?
A
educational
B
social
C
human factors
D
counseling
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Social psychologists study how social influence, social perception and social interaction influence individual and group behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social psychology is the study of individuals’ beliefs, thoughts, behaviors, intentions, and goals and their effects on social interactions with others. Topics covered in social psychology include the self, self-esteem, prejudice and discrimination, group processes, social influence, aggression, and stereotypes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major Social Psychology Subfields Three popular subfields include the study of attitudes, the idea of self-concept and group dynamics.

Detailed explanation-4: -Social psychology is the scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people or by social norms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Social influence is the behaviors that are acted upon in response to social thinking. Social influence reveals itself in various ways, and can be seen through conformity, peer pressure, and leadership. Social relations can be described as the development of relationships between two or more people.

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