Social

Psychology
Understanding How People Act
Together
 Social Psychology Simplified

Question 1: What is social Question 2: How can social

psychology, and why is it psychology help us in our
important? daily lives?
Answer 1: Social psychology is the Answer 2: Social psychology
study of how people's thoughts, can help us improve our
feelings, and behaviors are relationships, make better
influenced by the presence of decisions, and work together
others. It's important because it effectively with others
helps us understand why we do
what we do in groups
 Attitudes and Beliefs

Attitudes are our feelings about things, and

beliefs are what we think is true. They play
a big role in our behavior.

Q 1: Can you give an example of an attitude you

have about something?
An 1: Sure, I like sunny weather, so that's a positive
attitude I have.

Q 2: How can our attitudes and beliefs change over

time?
An 2: Our attitudes and beliefs can change when we
learn new information or have new experiences. For
example, we might start to like a food we used to
dislike.
 Conformity - Going with the Flow
Conformity is when we do what others do or think, even if we don't agree. It's like
following the crowd.

Question 1: Why do Question 2: Is

people sometimes conformity always a
conform to what others good thing?
are doing? Answer 2: Conformity
can be good when it
Answer 1: People often helps us work
conform to fit in, avoid together, but it's not
conflict, or because they always good if it leads
think others know better. us to make the wrong
choices.
 Stereotypes and Prejudice
Stereotypes are quick
judgments about groups,
and prejudice is when we
don't like someone
because they belong to a
group.

 Question 1: How can stereotypes affect our

behavior towards others? Neptune is the fourth-
 Answer 1: Stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment
largest planet in the Solar
or misunderstandings because we might not see System
people as individuals.

 Question 2: What can we do to reduce prejudice

It’s a gas giant and the
and discrimination? biggest planet in the Solar
System
 Answer 2: To reduce prejudice, we should get to
know people as individuals and not judge them
based on their group.
Discrimination - Treating People Unfairly
Question 2: How can we stand
up against discrimination?
Discrimination is when Answer 2: We can stand up
we treat people unfairly against discrimination by
because they belong to speaking out when we see it
a group, which is not happening and promoting
right. fairness and equality.

Question 1: Can you give an

example of discrimination
you've seen or heard about?
Answer 1: Sure, not giving
someone a job because of their
race is a form of discrimination.
 Group Dynamics - How We Act Together
When we're in a group, we sometimes act
differently than when we're alone. How and why
does that happen?

Question 1: What are some examples of how being in a group

can change our behavior?

Answer 1: In a group, we might be more likely to go along with

what the group thinks or does, even if we have different ideas.

Question 2: How can understanding group dynamics help us

in teamwork or group projects?

Answer 2: Understanding group dynamics can help us work

better together, make decisions more effectively, and avoid
conflicts.
 Social Influence - How Others Affect Us
Social influence is when others change how we
think or act. How can we make sure we make good
decisions when influenced by others?

Question 1: Can you think of a time when you

were influenced by others to do something?

Answer 1: Sure, I once bought a product

because a friend recommended it.

Question 2: Is all social influence bad, or can it be

positive too?

Answer 2: Social influence can be both good and

bad. It's good when it helps us make better
choices but bad when it pressures us to do
something wrong.
 Applying Social Psychology

How can we use what Question 1: How can understanding social Question 2: What are some practical ways
we've learned in social psychology help us build better relationships we can apply social psychology principles
psychology to improve with others? in our communities?
our lives and make the Answer 1: Understanding social psychology Answer 2: We can promote fairness,
world better? can help us communicate better, resolve inclusivity, and understanding in our
conflicts, and be more empathetic. communities by applying what we've
learned in social psychology.
Conclusion - The Power of Social Psychology
Social psychology helps us understand how people
behave in groups, the impact of attitudes and beliefs,
and how we can make a better, fairer world by using this
knowledge.

Question 1: What's one thing you've learned from this

presentation that you can use in your daily life?
Answer 1: I've learned that understanding how people
think and act in groups can help me be a better friend
and make better decisions.

« Exit ticket: What is the significance of social

psychology in understanding human behavior and their
interaction with society?"