According to Burkitt, to become more relevant in contemporary times, psychology should attempt to
a) become more Americanized.
b) understand people as social selves rather than as self-contained individuals.
c) understand people as self-contained units rather than as social selves.
d) see things solely from a female perspective for a change.
Answer: b) understand people as social selves rather than as self-contained individuals.
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