Introduction to Social Psychology Basic Concepts in Social Psychology

Introduction to Social Psychology

Basic Concepts in Social Psychology

The way we perceive ourselves in relation to the rest of the world plays an important role in our choices, behaviors and beliefs. Conversely, the opinions of others also impact our behavior and the way we view ourselves. Social psychology is a branch of psychology concerned with how social phenomena influence us and how people interact with others
Understanding social psychology can be useful for many reasons. First, we can better understand how groups impact our choices and actions. Additionally, it also allows us to gain a greater appreciation for how our social perceptions affect our interactions with other people.
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Vocabulary :
Behaviour     : perilaku        reason        : alasan
Relation      : hubungan        interaction    : interaksi
Influence     : pengaruh        opinion    : pendapat
World          : dunia            choice        : pilihan
Question
1.    What is social pyschology?
2.    Give one reason to understand psychology?
3.    How is social psychology different from other diciplne?
4.    Why psychology is very important to learned?
5.    What are the major perspectives in social psycology?