Some of the conclusions drawn by researchers' studies in social psychology may seem obvious. However, as your textbook author points out, many of our common beliefs have been disproven by social psychologists
What is one reason why we may assume that social psychology is common sense?
a. Because research proves that most of our common sense beliefs are true
b. Because the subject matter of social psychology often seems familiar and personal and we believe we are naturally knowledgeable about human behavior
c. Because most of social psychology is indeed common sense
d. Because common sense is easy to prove without doing research
Answer: b
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