How Social Context Shapes Attitudes, Stereotypes, and Behaviour

What this note covers

1. The Social Situation as a Psychological Force
2. Social Norms, Conformity, and the Regulation of Behaviour
3. Social Comparison and Attitude Formation
4. In-Group Favouritism, Stereotypes, and Intergroup Behaviour
5. Bystander Apathy: The Diffusion of Responsibility in Social Contexts
6. Attitude–Behaviour Consistency: When Do Attitudes Predict What We Do?
7. Integrating Social Context: Explaining Complex Real-World Phenomena

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes