Which of the Following Was a Focal Point in Critiques

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a focal point in critiques of social psychology in the 1960s and 1970s?

• A) Social psychology was too focused on the effects of different cultures.
• B) The results of social psychological laboratory experiments may be influenced by experimenters' expectations.
• C) Social psychology was too focused on current social problems.
• D) The findings of social psychological experiments were true cross-culturally.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched extensions of neurons that receive electrical impulses from other nerve cells, facilitating inter-neuronal communication.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Transitional Exuberance

A period marked by rapid neuronal growth and connectivity in early development, leading to an abundance of synaptic connections.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around a nerve to allow nerve impulses to move more quickly.