Mental Processes and Structures, Often Automatic, That Influence and Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mental processes and structures, often automatic, that influence and are influenced by social behaviour are collectively known as:

• A) social cognition.
• B) social construction.
• C) social identity theory.
• D) evolutionary social psychology.

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Definitions:

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