Describe the Naturalistic Fallacy and How the Personal Values of Social

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Essay

Describe the naturalistic fallacy and how the personal values of social psychologists may influence their work.

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Definitions:

Broader Public Sphere

The open domain in society where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, leading to conformity despite personal beliefs.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon whereby a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present.

Bystander Effect

The finding that people are less likely to offer help when they are in a group than when they are alone.