PSYC 241 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Walter Mondale, Social Rejection, Psych
11 Jan 2014
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Humans are social beings implications of having close friends and staying in contact with family members associated with: Health benefits study shows protects against effects of alzheimer, having lower blood pressure and living longer. Children who are socially excluded are likely to suffer academically. Social rejection is painful produces activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (which activates when we experience physical pain) Scientific study of how individuals think, feel and behave in a social context. Many non-social factors are also examined to see their impact on an individual"s social behaviour. Thoughts, feelings or behaviours concern other people or are influenced by other people. Social context can be artificial/not present ie. implied presence of ppl. Applications judges call on social psych research to render landmark decisions, select juries, businesses use for marketing and group-dynamic research, health professionals etc. The power of the social context: an example of a social psychology.
