Answer to Question #244051 in Psychology for NEO

Question

Topic: Over the past two years, Paul’s family members and close friends have noticed that he becomes easily upset if his friends do not fulfill their promises towards him and do not perform to his standards. He complained to his mother that a fellow band member tried to rip him off when he did not acknowledge Paul as the composer of a popular song. Recently he appears to be less friendly, humorous, and helpful towards others. One friend remarked how Paul seems to keep score of how many times others have turned against him. 

1. Explain Paul's situation based on the Social Psychology
2. Explain social psychology and then integrate that into Paul's case study

Answer 1

1. The mental activities essential in learning expertise and comprehending are referred to as cognitive. Analyzing, knowing, recalling, evaluating, and problem-solving are some of the intellectual activities that are involved.

2. The analysis of how the status and conduct of everyone else affects individuals and societal activity is known as social psychology. If Paul's friends fail to keep their obligations to him, he becomes irritated.