Social psychology purports to be a scientific discipline. Explain what is meant by the term "science" as it relates to social psychology
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
The answer should include discussion of the set of core values discussed in the text as well as some discussion of methods.
Values include:
1) a commitment to accuracy,
2) striving for objectivity,
3) skepticism, and
4) open-mindedness or willingness to change one's views to reflect current knowledge.
Methods include:
1) formal experimentation,
2) systematic observation, and
3) correlational techniques.
Difficulty: 3
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