Is Social Psychology Simply Common Sense? Why or Why Not

question 11

Essay

Is social psychology simply common sense? Why or why not? Why is it important to conduct scientific investigations of hypotheses about social behavior?

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Definitions:

Henry George

A 19th-century economist known for his belief that people should own the value they produce but that land and natural resources should belong to the community.

Economic Rent

Extra income generated because of ownership of a scarce resource or possession of a unique skill or capability.

Zero Price Elasticity

A situation where the demand for a good or service remains unchanged regardless of changes in its price.

Equilibrium Economic Rent

The excess returns to a factor of production over its opportunity cost when the market is in equilibrium, ensuring no incentive for resources to move.