social psychology


social psychology

noun

Definition of SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

: the study of the manner in which the personality, attitudes, motivations, and behavior of the individual influence and are influenced by social groups
social psychologist noun

First Known Use of SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

1880

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