Defining Social Psychology and Open-mindedness Quiz

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What does open-mindedness refer to in social psychology?

The absence of fanatical or myopic view of things, being willing to change stance based on new evidence

How does social psychology benefit from values like accuracy, objectivity, skepticism, and open-mindedness?

It helps social psychology to achieve its goals effectively.

Define 'mental processes' in social psychology.

Private thoughts, emotions, feelings, and motives that are intangible and not directly observable.

What are the four values that all fields must employ to be considered scientific according to the text?

(a) Accuracy, (b) Objectivity, (c) Skepticism, and (d) Open-mindedness Signup and view all the answers

Define accuracy as mentioned in the text.

Accuracy refers to a means of obtaining and evaluating information in a precise, exact, and correct manner. Signup and view all the answers

What does objectivity imply in the context of scientific research?

Objectivity refers to obtaining and assessing information without bias. Signup and view all the answers

How is skepticism defined in the text?

Skepticism implies having a critical mind and a questioning attitude. Signup and view all the answers

Why is open-mindedness considered one of the values necessary for scientific fields?

Open-mindedness allows for consideration of different perspectives and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

How do the values of objectivity and skepticism complement each other in scientific research?

Objectivity helps in collecting unbiased data, while skepticism questions and tests the validity of that data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of psychology according to Lahey (2012)?

Psychology is 'the science of behaviour and mental processes'. Signup and view all the answers

Which words are crucial to understanding social psychology?

Science, Behaviour, and Mental Processes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Science' specifically refer to in the context of defining social psychology?

Science specifically refers to a set of values and several methods to study various topics. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lecturer mentioned in the text?

Dr. (Mrs) Mary Sefa Boampong Signup and view all the answers

What two components does Lahey (2012) mention in the definition of psychology?

Behaviour and Mental Processes. Signup and view all the answers

What date is associated with the lecture on defining social psychology?

February 24, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of Social Psychology?

Describe, Understand, Predict, Influence Signup and view all the answers

How does Social Psychology differ from other social sciences?

Social Psychology focuses on the individual in a social situation, while other social sciences analyze broader social, economic, and political factors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive character of Social Psychology?

Focus on the individual in a social situation Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Psychology seek to understand?

People's thoughts, feelings, and motives Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Psychology focus on in terms of external influence?

Psychological make-up of the individual Signup and view all the answers

How may Social Psychology involve interactions?

With actual or imagined others Signup and view all the answers

Define behaviour in the context of social psychology.

Behaviour refers to all of persons’ overt actions that can be observed. Signup and view all the answers

What is social psychology concerned with?

Social psychology is concerned with understanding how and why individuals think, feel, and behave in settings involving others. Signup and view all the answers

How can social psychology be explained?

Social psychology can be explained as a scientific attempt to understand the causes of individuals' thinking processes and behavior in social situations. Signup and view all the answers

According to Gilovich, Kelner, Chen, and Nisbett (2016), what is social psychology?

Social psychology is the scientific study of the feelings, behaviors, and thoughts of individuals in social situations. Signup and view all the answers

How is psychology defined in relation to behaviour and mental processes?

Psychology is studying the behaviour (overt actions) and mental processes (thoughts, motives, emotions, feelings) of individuals scientifically. Signup and view all the answers