PSY 105 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Identity Theory, Self-Concept, Social Cognition

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Social psychology seeks to understand, explain and predict how people"s thoughts and feelings and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Culture: a set of beliefs, values, and attitudes shared by most of a community. Individualist cultures individual"s goals and wishes are prized above duty and relations with others. Collectivist cultures harmony with one"s group is prized above individual goals and wishes. Individualists will wait 15 minutes for a friend at lunch whereas. Nonverbal communication: space and casual acquaintance when we talk. Dr. kellogg us believed that masturbation evil and developed a bland cereal to combat self-abuse . Viewed that a bland diet would lead to less masturbation. Qualities in a marriage partner love is necessary for a marriage in. Be aware of the possibility for misunderstandings. Social cognition: the way in which people perceive and interpret themselves and others in their social world.