Social Psychology is a very useful branch of psychology. It studies how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others and by social situations. It helps in understanding: Human behavior in groups Attitudes and attitude

Introduction

In daily life, we are constantly thinking, judging, and forming opinions about people and

situations. Sometimes our thinking is logical, but many times it is influenced by our past

experiences, beliefs, and mental shortcuts. Social psychology helps us understand how these

thought processes work. In this assignment, I will explain some important concepts related to

social beliefs and judgment in a simple way with examples.




Priming

Priming is when something we see or hear affects the way we think or behave, even if we

don’t realize it. It happens automatically in our mind.

For example, if someone reads words related to “old age” like weak, slow, or retired, they

may start walking slowly without noticing it. This shows how our mind can be influenced without

conscious effort.




Belief Perseverance

Belief perseverance means holding onto a belief even when it has been proven wrong. Once

we form an opinion, it becomes difficult to change it.

For example, if a student thinks they are not good at studies, they may continue believing

this even after getting good grades. Their old belief stays strong despite new evidence.




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