Levine, John M.; Resnick, Lauren B.; Higgins, E. Tory
Abstract
Cognitive psychology has traditionally focused on the individual exclusive of any other influences. However, a new area of psychology is developing called sociocognition which recognizes that cognition is informed by social influences especially those of other people. A person’s cognition cannot operate in exclusion when the person is in a room with other people because their goals and interests must be considered. Also, even when someone is alone, other people continue to influence thoughts.
