SOCPSY 1Z03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Dependent And Independent Variables, Social Learning Theory, External Validity

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Social psychology: de ned as the systematic study of the nature and causes of human social behaviour (delamater) Four core concerns: the impact of one individual on another"s behaviour and beliefs (ex. What is a theory: goes beyond mere observable facts by suggesting casual relations among variables, have to be testable, have prediction and explanation. If theory is valid, enables user to explain the phenomenon under considerations and predictions about events not yet observed. Theoretical perspectives: general explanations for social behaviours in a variety of situations, 1. Symbolic interaction theory: human nature and social order are products of symbolic communication, people trying to understand what other people are doing and engage in. Impression management (using symbols to play roles (clothing, body language) etc. ); give or take: propositions, the self : social order is rested on part of self-control, because continuously engaging in role taking, see themselves from the viewpoint of others (ex.

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