17 Questions
What should social psychology challenge, according to Gough & McFadden (2001)?
Inequality and oppression
According to the provided framework, what is social psychology the study of?
Intersecting relationships between individuals and society
What is one limitation of mainstream social psychology identified by Owusu-Bempah & Howitt (2000)?
'Race' versus racism treatment
How does Howitt (1994) critique Social Identity Theory's treatment of 'race'?
Treats structural inequalities as individual problems
What does mainstream psychology fail to address regarding 'race'?
'Race' as a systemic issue
Based on the text, what does social psychology aim to challenge within disciplines like psychology?
Institutions and practices that contribute to inequality and oppression
What is the main focus of critical social psychology?
Challenging social institutions, practices, and power relations
How does Marxism influence critical social psychology?
By highlighting conflict between different social classes
In feminist critical social psychology, what is considered the nucleus of female subordination and control?
The family
How does post-structuralism contribute to feminist critical social psychology?
By recognizing the experiences of women from different backgrounds
What is the primary focus of object relations psychoanalysis within feminist critical social psychology?
Exploring pre-Oedipal relations
What does Toffler (1984) criticize mainstream social psychology for?
Obsessive emphasis on quantified detail without context
What type of 'thinking' dominates mainstream social psychology?
White, Western, upper-class male 'thinking'
How does White, Western, upper-class male 'thinking' influence mainstream social psychology?
It influences the type of psychology taught, researched & formed.
Which term refers to the standpoint that mainstream social psychology tends to neglect or further racism, poverty, or sexism?
Standpoint Theory
Who are some examples of White psychologists mentioned in the text that have supported eugenics?
Philippe Rushton and Hans Eysenck
What does the text suggest about the influence of pharmaceutical industries on psychologists who write the DSM?
Pharmaceutical industries often pay and influence psychologists who write the DSM
Explore the impact of crises on mainstream social psychology with a focus on the limitations faced by the field. Delve into the challenges presented by an obsessive emphasis on quantified detail and a dominance of White, Western, upper-class perspectives.
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