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What is Social Psychology?
The scientific study of human behavior in social groups, focusing on how an individual's behavior, thoughts, and feelings are influenced by others in various social situations.
Who is considered the Father of Psychology?
Norman Triplett conducted the first laboratory experiment related to social facilitation.
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What is social facilitation?
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What are the two types of positive effects of social facilitation?
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Social inhibition leads to improved performance.
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What is 'Völkerpsychologie'?
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Who published 'An Introduction to Social Psychology'?
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In what year did Willy Hellpach found the first Institute of Social Psychology?
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What year was the third volume of Social Psychology published by Floyd Allport?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Social Psychology
- Social Psychology is the scientific study focusing on human behavior within social groups, examining how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by others.
- Emerged in the 19th century, influenced by contributions from both psychology and sociology.
- Psychologists explore underlying psychological factors, while sociologists investigate social factors affecting behavior.
- The integration of these perspectives led to the development of Social Psychology as a distinct discipline.
Dawn of Social Psychology (1898-1934)
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Wilhelm Maximillian Wundt (1832-1921):
- Considered the Father of Psychology.
- First to propose 'Social Psychology' as a branch of general psychology in 1868.
- Published numerous articles on social factors shaping human behavior, though his works had limited influence in America due to a lack of English translations.
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Norman Triplett (1898):
- Conducted the first laboratory experiment in Social Psychology at Indiana University.
- Introduced the concept of social facilitation, where presence of others enhances individual performance.
- Identified two types of social facilitation:
- Co-action effects: Improved performance due to the presence of others engaged in the same task.
- Audience effects: Enhanced performance merely by being observed by others.
- Social Inhibition: Refers to decreased performance in the presence of others.
Key Publications and Concepts
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1900 - Völkerpsychologie:
- Wundt published the first volume on social behavior, marking a foundation for Social Psychology.
- "Völkerpsychologie" translates to "ethnic psychology," emphasizing social cognition, emotion, and behavior based in communities.
- The work followed the tradition of earlier psychologists, proposing the necessity of social contexts in understanding psychology without relying on experiments.
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1908 - Textbooks of Social Psychology:
- William McDougal's "An Introduction to Social Psychology" emphasized the biological basis of social behavior, centering on instinctual drives.
- McDougal's approach highlighted an individualistic view, integral to the evolution of modern social psychology.
- Edward Ross's "Social Psychology: An Outline and Sourcebook" aimed to consolidate knowledge and foster continued scholarly engagement in the field.
Milestones in Social Psychology Development
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1920 – Willy Hellpach:
- Established the first Institute of Social Psychology in Germany, formalizing the discipline's academic presence.
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1924 – Floyd Allport:
- Published the third volume of Social Psychology, contributing significantly to modern theories and applications in the field.
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Explore the historical development of social psychology in this quiz. Understand how human behavior, thoughts, and feelings are shaped by social groups and interactions. This review covers key contributions from psychologists and sociologists that have defined the discipline.
