16 Questions
What is the scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and causes of individual behavior in social situations?
Social psychology
According to G. W. Allport, what is the scientific investigation of in social psychology?
How individuals are influenced by the presence of others
What do social psychologists study in the domain of Social Perception?
Forming impressions and making inferences about others
In what ways can social influence and interaction occur according to the lecture?
Person to group and group to group
What can easily lead to the formation of stereotypes about certain groups?
Forming impressions and making inferences about others
Who are examples of individuals who have influenced groups, as mentioned in the lecture?
Greta Thunberg and Hitler
What is the term commonly used to refer to the influence exerted by groups or authority figures?
Peer pressure
Who published the first social psychology book, 'An Introduction to Social Psychology'?
McDougall
What was the focus of Triplett's social psychological experiment, which was the first ever recorded?
Individuals' behavior in a social context
Which method is often critiqued but can be used if designed well in social psychology research?
Lab experiments
What did Lazarus and Steinthal's concept of 'Volkerpsychologie' propose?
We have a collective mind influenced by culture and community
What ethical issue in social psychology research involves ensuring that participants are fully informed about the nature of the study before agreeing to participate?
Informed consent
Which characteristic of humans is highlighted as a common feature, indicating their reliance on wider social groups for cooperative defense and upbringing?
Reliance on cooperative defense
What term refers to the exchange between two or more individuals and is considered the building block of society?
Social interaction
What was the aim of post-World War II research in social psychology related to persuasion, propaganda, and gender roles?
Attempt to explain atrocities
What type of research method in social psychology involves studying the relationship between variables without manipulating them?
Correlational research
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