Which of the following is a central part of the definition of social psychology?

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Social psychology assumes that thoughts and behaviors are influenced by other people, which is a central part of its definition. The other choices are incorrect because social psychology does not necessarily rely on historical events as its primary source of data (A), it does not focus more on the behavior of groups than on that of individuals (C), and it does not emphasize the solitary nature of human behavior (D).

Which of the Following Is a Central Part of the Definition