PSYC 2000 Chapter : Chapter 12
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Social psychology is the scientific study of how a person"s thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others. Social influence the process through which the real or implied presence of others can directly or indirectly influence the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of an individual. Social norms the customary rules that govern behavior in groups and societies. Conformity changing one"s own behavior to match that of other people. Groupthink occurs when people place more importance on maintaining group cohesiveness than on assessing the facts of the problem with which the group is concerned. Compliance changing one"s behavior as a result of other people directing or asking for the change. Obedience changing one"s behavior at the command of an authority figure. Milgram study teacher administered what he or she thought were real shocks to a learner .
