Social Psychology

The study of how we think about, influence, and relate to another

How do we think about one another?

         

We are social beings 

who thrive on social interaction, and our will to love, or hate drastically; which is why, despite others objections, we really truly care what others think of us.

Attribution theory

The idea that we give a casual explanation for someone's behavior

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the impact of a situation and overestimate the impact of personal disposition

Attitudes

A  belief or feeling that predisposes one to respond in a particular way to something

Foot in Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request, to comply later to a larger request

Door in Face Phenomenon

The tendency for people who say no to a huge request to comply with a smaller one first.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that we do not like when we have either conflicting attitudes, or when our attitudes do not match our actions