social psychology
noun
: 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
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But parasocial relationships can become problematic, Simone Schnall, a professor of experimental social psychology at the University of Cambridge, said.
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Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
After graduating with a degree in history from the University of Ghana, Mahama taught at a secondary school before pursuing a post-graduate degree in social psychology in Moscow, graduating in 1988.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
However, Gillath, whose research focuses on social psychology and attachment theory, warns against relying on AI or robots for emotional comfort.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
This is shown in social psychology experiments in which conservatives and liberals discriminate against one another to a greater degree than by race when deciding on scholarships and job opportunities.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
After graduating with a degree in history from the University of Ghana, Mahama taught at a secondary school before pursuing a post-graduate degree in social psychology in Moscow, graduating in 1988.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
However, Gillath, whose research focuses on social psychology and attachment theory, warns against relying on AI or robots for emotional comfort.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
This is shown in social psychology experiments in which conservatives and liberals discriminate against one another to a greater degree than by race when deciding on scholarships and job opportunities.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Social psychology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20psychology. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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