Question

The term _____ refers to those processes whereby our attitudes and behaviours are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people.

• A. Social Cognition
• B. Social Influence
• C. Social Facilitation
• D. Social Inhibition

Hint:

Social influence involves changes in behavior due to the real or imagined presence of others — it underlies conformity, compliance, and obedience.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Social Influence refers to the process through which an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are affected by other people — either directly (e.g., through persuasion) or indirectly (e.g., via social norms or the mere presence of others). It encompasses various phenomena such as conformity, compliance, and obedience.
This distinguishes it from: - Social Cognition (how we perceive and interpret social information),
- Social Facilitation (performance improvement due to others' presence),
- Social Inhibition (performance decline due to others' presence).