The Authors Argue That THE Central Contribution of Social Psychology

question 9

Multiple Choice

The authors argue that THE central contribution of social psychology is:

• A) to emphasize the role that personality has in determining the behavior of people
• B) to clarify the role that neuroscience plays in understanding human social behavior
• C) to bridge the gap between human social animals and other social animals, such as bees and apes
• D) to help us appreciate the complex situational view of human behavior

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Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The mistaken belief that if something happens more frequently than normal during a certain period, it will happen less frequently in the future, or vice versa.

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias that leads people to draw broad conclusions from small data sets.

Optimality

The condition of being the best or most favorable, especially in terms of decision-making or strategy.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering.