ICSE Class 12 Psychology | Chapter 6: Social Thought and Social Behaviour by Abraham | Learn Smarter
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Chapter 6: Social Thought and Social Behaviour

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Sections

  • 1

    Social Thought

    Social thought encompasses how individuals process information about their social world, including perception, interpretation, and the influence of biases on social interactions.

  • 1.1

    Social Perception And Attribution

    This section explores the processes of social perception and attribution, detailing how we understand others' behaviors and influences on these interpretations.

  • 1.2

    Stereotypes, Prejudices, And Discrimination

    This section explores stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination as key components of social thought, highlighting their impacts on behavior and social interaction.

  • 1.3

    Attitudes And Attitude Change

    This section discusses the nature of attitudes and the mechanisms through which they can change, focusing on their elements, formation, and the theories surrounding attitude change.

  • 2

    Social Behaviour

    Social behavior encompasses how individuals interact within a social context, examining concepts like conformity, aggression, helping behavior, and group dynamics.

  • 2.1

    Conformity

    Conformity refers to the adjustment of one's behavior or beliefs to align with those of others, influenced by factors such as group size, unanimity, and status.

  • 2.2

    Obedience

    Obedience is the act of following commands from authority figures, significantly demonstrated through Milgram's Experiment.

  • 2.3

    Aggression

    This section explores aggression, its definitions, influences, and the various factors that contribute to aggressive behavior.

  • 2.4

    Helping Behavior

    Helping behavior refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit others, influenced by various psychological and social factors.

  • 2.5

    Group Dynamics

    Group dynamics explore the behaviors and psychological processes that occur within social groups, affecting social behavior and decision-making.

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