Social cognition refers to the mental processes involved in understanding and responding to others in social situations.

Impression formation theory suggests that individuals form initial impressions of others based on limited information and then modify these impressions as they learn more about the person.

Self-serving bias refers to the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors.

Prospect theory describes how individuals evaluate gains and losses differently and make decisions based on these evaluations.

Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to seek out information that supports one's existing beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them.

Autocratic leadership is a style in which the leader has all the power and makes all the decisions.

Democratic leadership is a style in which the leader shares power and decision-making with followers.

Laissez-faire leadership is a style in which the leader provides minimal guidance and allows followers to make their own decisions.

Transactional leadership is a style in which the leader focuses on motivating and rewarding followers for achieving specific goals.

Transformational leadership is a style in which the leader focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve a shared vision.

Social influence refers to the process by which leaders influence followers to achieve organizational goals.

Legitimate power is based on the leader's position in the organizational hierarchy.

Referent power is based on the leader's personal qualities and charisma.

Expert power is based on the leader's knowledge and expertise.

Coercive power is based on the leader's ability to punish or reward followers.