Which area in psychology would be most likely to study the phenomenon of "peer influence"?
Correct answer: A. social
- A. social
- B. comparative
- C. psychological
- D. school
Explanation
Peer influence concerns how other people affect an individual’s attitudes, decisions, and behaviour, which is a central concern of social psychology. School psychology may study peers in educational settings, but it is not the broadest or best fit here.
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