Psychology 2720A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Social Comparison Theory, Kurt Lewin, Construals

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2720A/B
• Professor: Mike Morrison

Document Summary

The scientific study of the way in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people. How people are influenced by their interpretation of the social environment. Social psychology: the study of the way in which an individuals thoughts, feelings and behaviours are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others vs. Personality psychology: focuses on how traits help to explain human behaviour. Developmental psychology: examines human growth and change over the lifespan. Cognitive psychology: examines mental processes such as thinking, learning and memory. Clinical psychology: the study of psychological or mental problems affecting people"s well-being. Sociology: focuses on how social and cultural forces influence human behaviour. Anthropology: the study of past and present cultures. Political science: the study of methods of government. Social psychology concerned more with how people are influenced by their interpretation or construal of their social environment.