The Process Whereby We Seek to Know and Understand Others

question 97

Multiple Choice

The process whereby we seek to know and understand others is called ________,and frequently makes use of ________.

• A)social awareness;not really caring about people
• B)social attribution;impression management
• C)social perception;nonverbal communication
• D)social consistency;correspondence bias
• E)social discovery;verbal communication

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

A German psychologist who is widely regarded as the father of experimental psychology, having established the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

Functionalist

A perspective in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of behavior and mental processes in the individual's adaptation to the environment.

Structuralism

An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the basic elements of thoughts and sensations.

Psychological Approach

A method or perspective for understanding human behavior and mental processes through psychological principles.