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Social Psychology Lecture 1: Introduction

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According to the passage, what does a good theory in social psychology need to do?

Reveal the truth and make an advance on existing history

Describe specifics in terms of more general, abstracted principles and be applicable to the real world

Both a and b (correct)

None of the above

What is the purpose of social-psychological theorizing according to the passage?

To distinguish between social psychology and behavioral science

To describe the relationship between sociology and social anthropology

To outline the different theoretical perspectives in social psychology

To explain the causes of social behavior in terms of one or more social psychological processes (correct)

Which theoretical perspective in psychology is focused on observable behavior and reinforcement schedules?

Social identity theory

Cognitive psychology

Behaviorism (correct)

Social neuroscience

What is the purpose of a metatheory according to the passage?

To determine which theories or types of theory are appropriate Signup and view all the answers

Which theoretical perspective in psychology is focused on how people perceive and explain their social environment?

Cognitive psychology Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sociology and social anthropology according to the passage?

Sociology + social anthropology = social sciences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social psychology according to the text?

How people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of social psychology?

Social cognitive processes and social relations between people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents Darley's perspective on bystander behavior?

People care more about what their group is doing than helping victims Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disciplines is NOT mentioned as being related to social psychology?

Criminology Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of social anthropology?

Historically focused on studying 'exotic' societies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a field related to social psychology within psychology?

Personality psychology Signup and view all the answers