Social Psychology - Introduction and Methodology

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1. What is external validity?

  • the extent to which results can be generalized - low in experiments
  • being sure of a causal connection because conditions are kept the same, except for the independent variable - high in experiments
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2. What is meant by the 'description' goal in research?

  • to describe the research that has influenced the hypothesis
  • to describe the method used in the study
  • to describe the overall theory that has emerged from the research

3. What does experimental research do?

  • two or more conditions are created and an individuals' reactions are measured
  • observes the relationship between two or more variables

4. What is internal validity?

  • being sure of a causal connection because conditions are kept the same except for the independent variable - high in experiments
  • the extent to which results can be generalized - low in experiments

5. What is Social Psychology?

  • The effects that words, actions or mere presence of others has on our thoughts, feelings and attitudes
  • The ability of humans to be such social creatures that has evolved over tme
  • The physiological response our bodies have when subjected to social situations
  • The various neurological pathways that are involved to process stimuli in social settings

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