Social cognition is defined as the
a. changes in a person's behavior induced by the presence or actions of others.
b. process of thinking about ourselves and others in a social context.
c. compulsion by members of decision-making groups to maintain agreement, even at the cost of critical thinking.
d. deliberate attempt to change attitudes or beliefs with information and arguments.
ANSWER: b
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