Is the Reliance on Samples of College Students for Most

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Essay

Is the reliance on samples of college students for most social psychology experiments a problem?

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Definitions:

Significant Others

Those with whom we have a close affiliation.

Symbolic Interaction Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core elements of all human interaction, focusing on how people create and maintain their social realities.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that reinforces desirable behavior while withholding reinforcement for undesirable behavior.

Mead's Stages

Developmental stages proposed by sociologist George Herbert Mead, describing how individuals learn to perceive themselves within the context of society through interaction.