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Social Behavior — Attitudes, Influence, and Interpersonal Relations Explained | Psychology Chapter 13 Summary This detailed summary of Chapter 13 from Principles of Psychology (13th Edition) by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall explores how we think about, influence, and relate to one another through social psychology. Watch the full YouTube podcast summary for an insightful discussion of social behavior, influence, and relationships. Attribution and Attitudes Attribution theory explains how we assign causes to behavior, though the fundamental attribution error leads us to overestimate personality factors. Attitudes influence behavior through peripheral and central route persuasion . Behavior also shapes attitudes via the foot-in-the-door phenomenon and cognitive dissonance theory . Social Influence: Conformity and Obedience Powerful social influences include: Conformity: Adjusting behavior to align with group norms (Asch’s experiments). Obedience: Follow...

Psychosocial Growth, Play, and Parenting Styles — Summary of Chapter 10 from The Developing Person Through the Life Span How do young children learn to regulate emotions, build a sense of self, and develop moral understanding? Chapter 10 of Kathleen Stassen Berger’s The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores psychosocial development in early childhood, examining the emotional, social, and behavioral challenges that shape a child’s personality. From motivation and play to parenting and gender identity, this chapter outlines how both nature and nurture shape development between ages 2 and 6. Watch the video above for a podcast-style walkthrough of the chapter’s key ideas, or continue reading for a detailed breakdown of how children grow socially and emotionally in the early years. Emotional Development and Motivation Effortful Control and Emotional Regulation Between ages 2 and 6, children improve their ability to manage emotions—a skill known as effortful contro...