Social cognition is a field of social psychology dealing with how:

A) attitudes need to be cognitively consistent.
B) genes influence our thinking.
C) we construct a self-image.
D) cognition and social behaviour are linked.

Social Cognition

Cognitive processes and structures that influence and are influenced by social behaviour.

Social Behaviour

Actions and reactions exhibited by individuals within a social context, usually governed by societal norms.

Self-Image

An individual's mental concept of themselves, incorporating both how they see themselves and how they believe they are perceived by others.