SOCPSY 3Y03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Internal Validity, Psychological Methods, Environmentally Friendly

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Social Psychology
• Course: SOCPSY 3Y03
• Professor: Dr. Erica Speakman

Document Summary

Applied social psychology was founded and grounded in the pure science tradition. Applied social psychology: pure:- science seeks to understand for its own sake, out of sheer curiosity, applied:- science seeks to utilize ideas and discoveries for more concrete, real world purposes. Academics can do both kinds of research. Essential components and values for doing good" science, pure or applied: empirical tests, accuracy, objectivity, skepticism, open-mindedness, ethics. There"s a growing movement in social science to move away from the objective stance, and for the researcher to be part of the research itself. Move beyond understanding what is going on and looking to provide some sort of change. Regarded as the founder of social psychology. Emphasis on the integration of theory, research, and practice. Wanted to contribute solutions to problems he was studying which was revolutionary for his era. Social research should lead to social action.