Impact of Crises on Mainstream Social Psychology

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What should social psychology challenge, according to Gough & McFadden (2001)?

Structural inequalities

Mainstream psychology

Inequality and oppression (correct)

Individual relationships

According to the provided framework, what is social psychology the study of?

Conflict within social groups

Individual behavior only

Hierarchical structures in society

Intersecting relationships between individuals and society (correct)

What is one limitation of mainstream social psychology identified by Owusu-Bempah & Howitt (2000)?

'Race' can be undone through inter group contact

'Race' versus racism treatment (correct)

'Race' as inherent/natural

'Race' as an individual problem

How does Howitt (1994) critique Social Identity Theory's treatment of 'race'?

Treats structural inequalities as individual problems Signup and view all the answers

What does mainstream psychology fail to address regarding 'race'?

'Race' as a systemic issue Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does social psychology aim to challenge within disciplines like psychology?

Institutions and practices that contribute to inequality and oppression Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of critical social psychology?

Challenging social institutions, practices, and power relations Signup and view all the answers

How does Marxism influence critical social psychology?

By highlighting conflict between different social classes Signup and view all the answers

In feminist critical social psychology, what is considered the nucleus of female subordination and control?

The family Signup and view all the answers

How does post-structuralism contribute to feminist critical social psychology?

By recognizing the experiences of women from different backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of object relations psychoanalysis within feminist critical social psychology?

Exploring pre-Oedipal relations Signup and view all the answers

What does Toffler (1984) criticize mainstream social psychology for?

Obsessive emphasis on quantified detail without context Signup and view all the answers

What type of 'thinking' dominates mainstream social psychology?

White, Western, upper-class male 'thinking' Signup and view all the answers

How does White, Western, upper-class male 'thinking' influence mainstream social psychology?

It influences the type of psychology taught, researched & formed. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the standpoint that mainstream social psychology tends to neglect or further racism, poverty, or sexism?

Standpoint Theory Signup and view all the answers

Who are some examples of White psychologists mentioned in the text that have supported eugenics?

Philippe Rushton and Hans Eysenck Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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