Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

What does social psychology study?

Options:

Social behavior in the presence of others

Folk wisdom and common sense explanations

Cognitive processes and their influence on behavior

Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

Social behavior in the presence of others

Explanation:

Social psychology is the study of social behavior that takes place in the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. It focuses on understanding how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by social interactions, group dynamics, social norms, and the social context in which they occur.