When Social Psychologists Observe Something in Everyday Life That Is

question 180

Multiple Choice

When social psychologists observe something in everyday life that is interesting, how is such information useful in research?

• A) It is used to prove hypotheses that were based on previous theory.
• B) It can stimulate researchers to develop a hypothesis and design studies to test it.
• C) It serves as information that can be used in theoretical debates about human behavior.
• D) It serves no good purpose beyond stirring up controversy.

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Definitions:

Medium Report

A detailed analysis or summary of information presented through a specific channel or medium.

Proposal

A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others, especially in a professional or formal context.

Planning Research

The process of defining objectives, gathering information, and preparing strategies before initiating a research project.

Knowledge Information System

A system designed to facilitate the organization, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information within the context of knowledge management.