Social psychology studies how people think, feel and behave in social situations. There are two main areas of study: social cognition, how people make sense of their social environment, and social influence, how behavior is affected by situations and other people. Some key topics in social psychology include social perception, attitudes, stereotypes, prejudice, conformity and obedience.

1. Social Psychology The branch of psychology that studies how people think, feel, and behave in social situations

5. Social Categorization Process of categorizing people into groups based on shared characteristics

6. Implicit Personality Theory Network of assumptions or beliefs about the relationships among types of people, traits, and behaviors

16. Prejudice A negative attitude toward people who belong to a specific social group

34. Obedience