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Social Psychology

Social Psychology helps us to understand how society functions. In this section, you’ll find out about theories and approaches to go deeper in your interactions and find out more about those aspects of people’s personalities which help and hinder living alongside each other.

No Matter How Old We Are, We Love the Forbidden
Social PsychologyNo Matter How Old We Are, We Love the Forbidden

We all like what we're not allowed. In fact, we get an adrenaline rush when we do what we're not…

Cross-Cultural Psychology: What it is and why it's so Important?
Social PsychologyCross-Cultural Psychology: What it is and why it's so Important?

Cross-cultural psychology studies the differences and similarities of psychological functioning between groups from different ethnocultures. It's a...

Seven Keys to Developing Self-Efficacy and Feeling Competent
Social PsychologySeven Keys to Developing Self-Efficacy and Feeling Competent

When Albert Bandura (1925-2021) died, we lost one of the most important social psychologists in history. It was through his…

The Genovese Case, A Turning Point in Social Psychology
Social PsychologyThe Genovese Case, A Turning Point in Social Psychology

The Genovese case shocked the American public in 1964. In addition, it gave rise to several investigations in the field…

Civilization and Its Discontents
Social PsychologyCivilization and Its Discontents

Freud was a fan of Nietzsche. He stated that a man's strongest drives are their sexual and death drive. Freud…

The Law of Psychological Reciprocity
Social PsychologyThe Law of Psychological Reciprocity

The law of psychological reciprocity is kind of like the social glue that enriches relationships. It's basically about doing something…

Cave Syndrome: Fear of the Outside World
Social PsychologyCave Syndrome: Fear of the Outside World

Some people consider cave syndrome a condition of our time. It describes those people who prefer the intimacy of their…

How the Self-Serving Bias Protects Self-Esteem
Social PsychologyHow the Self-Serving Bias Protects Self-Esteem

You’re probably familiar with the self-serving bias, even if you don’t know it by name. A self-serving bias is how…

A Letter to Shyness
Social PsychologyA Letter to Shyness

To you, shyness, who have been at my side all the time, I dedicate this letter so that you understand why you're so important in my life. Dear shyn...

Anxiety About not Having a Significant Other, What Does it Consist Of?
Social PsychologyAnxiety About not Having a Significant Other, What Does it Consist Of?

Often, the anxiety about not having a significant other is caused by an excessive focus on this goal and seeing…

Social Norms - Biases, Effects, History, and Examples
Social PsychologySocial Norms - Biases, Effects, History, and Examples

What exactly are social norms? They have collectively held beliefs about what kind of behavior is appropriate in a given situation.…

The Psychology of Saving Money – Five Things You Can Do
Social PsychologyThe Psychology of Saving Money – Five Things You Can Do

Believe it or not, people are terrible when it comes to saving money. According to recent statistics, nearly one-third of…

Paul Ekman, the Lie Hunter
Social PsychologyPaul Ekman, the Lie Hunter

This article is dedicated to a great American psychologist, Paul Ekman. He's been a pioneer in the study of human emotions and their relationship t...

Viktor Frankl and the Sense of Responsibility
Social PsychologyViktor Frankl and the Sense of Responsibility

A sense of responsibility is the essence of civility and respect for oneself and others. Viktor Frankl, the well-known Austrian…

Criminology, the Study and Prevention of Crime
Social PsychologyCriminology, the Study and Prevention of Crime

Criminology first appeared in the early 19th century. It emerged due to the social demand for a study of anti-social…

There Are 19 Different Types of Smiles
Social PsychologyThere Are 19 Different Types of Smiles

The first person to discover that there were different kinds of smiles was a 19th-century French doctor named Duchenne de…

Traits of a Psychologically Manipulating Person
Social PsychologyTraits of a Psychologically Manipulating Person

The main goal of psychologically manipulating people is to get what they want from others by implementing all kinds of…

Aggression: Four Determining Factors
Social PsychologyAggression: Four Determining Factors

Violence is a type of social interaction that's based on aggression. Despite its negative connotations, the truth remains that it's…

Social Identity: Belonging to a Group
Social PsychologySocial Identity: Belonging to a Group

Your personal identity depends, to a certain extent, on your social identity. In other words, it depends on the social…

The Importance of Parentese (Baby Talk)
Social PsychologyThe Importance of Parentese (Baby Talk)

Parentese, also called baby talk or child-directed talk, is the particular way that many parents and adults talk to infants…

The Importance of Volunteers in Crisis Situations
Social PsychologyThe Importance of Volunteers in Crisis Situations

The role and importance of volunteers in today's society has been gradually gaining weight. Freely taking on responsibilities and seeking…