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What marks the beginning of psychology as a scientific enterprise?
What marks the beginning of psychology as a scientific enterprise?
- The introduction of social psychology as a field
- The publication of the first psychology textbook
- The development of the scientific method in psychology
- The establishment of the first psychological laboratory (correct)
Who are considered instrumental in refining the experimental approach to social psychology?
Who are considered instrumental in refining the experimental approach to social psychology?
- Kurt Lewin and Leon Festinger (correct)
- William James and John Dewey
- Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener
- Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung
Which of the following statements best defines social psychology?
Which of the following statements best defines social psychology?
- The study of how individuals interact with technology.
- The exploration of personality traits and their influence on behavior.
- The scientific study of the brain's processes and functions.
- The scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social context. (correct)
What was a key contribution of the textbooks published by McDougall, Ross, and Allport in the early 1900s?
What was a key contribution of the textbooks published by McDougall, Ross, and Allport in the early 1900s?
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What aspect does modern social psychology integrate with biological perspectives?
What aspect does modern social psychology integrate with biological perspectives?
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Study Notes
Psychology and Social Psychology
- Focuses on the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, particularly behavior in context.
- Social psychology examines interactions among individuals and groups.
- Researchers can be psychologists or sociologists, utilizing both individual and group analyses.
Historical Foundations
- Psychology emerged as a scientific discipline in the late 19th century.
- Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychological research laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig, heralding experimental study in psychology.
- Kurt Lewin and Leon Festinger advanced social psychology in the 1940s and 1950s, refining experimental methods in behavior analysis.
Defining Social Psychology
- Investigates thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals within social contexts.
- Employs the scientific method characterized by systematic observation, description, and measurement.
Early Development (1880s – 1920s)
- Key texts from McDougall (1908), Ross (1908), and F. Allport (1924) contributed to establishing social psychology as a distinct discipline.
- These foundational works helped formulate the principles and frameworks of social psychology.
Social Psychology in the Modern Era
- Integrates various perspectives such as emotion, motivation, cognition, biological influences, and cultural contexts.
- Advances in technology influence research methodologies and data collection in the field.
- Emphasizes the importance of biological and evolutionary approaches, including social neuroscience and behavioral genetics.
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