Evolution of social psychology Flashcards
what do personality psychologists assess
stable traits over time
what do social psychologists assess
environmental influences
what does a scientific approach ensure
systematic study of behaviour and empirical evidence
what are social processes
Thoughts, feelings and behaviours are influenced by groups, parents culture and people around us
what are cognitive processes
Memories, perceptions and thoughts guide our understanding of the world
why is understanding interaction important
group influences remain in our thoughts, and may affect us even when we are alone
what methods are there currently an emphasis on
neuroscientific methods
what is an important factor to consider when generalising findings from social psychology
cultural differences
what is the replication crisis
Several classic studies failed to produce repeatable results
Data manipulation
what percentage of social psychology classic studies were replicable
39
what are the three major replication issues in social psych
self control failure
goal priming
stereotype threat
