The process through which we are affected by the real or implied presence of others around us is called social __________.

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Social influence refers to the impact that the real or implied presence of others has on an individual's thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behaviors. Social dissonance refers to the discomfort or tension that arises from holding conflicting beliefs or values. Affectivity refers to an individual's emotional experiences or tendencies. Cognition refers to mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, and reasoning. While all of these concepts are related to social influence to some degree, none are as directly focused on the impact of others on an individual's thoughts and behaviors as social influence. Therefore, the best answer is D.

The Process Through Which We Are Affected by the Real