Which of the Following Criticisms Has Been Leveled Against Social

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criticisms has been leveled against social psychology in the 1960s and 1970s?

• A) The discipline failed to address topics of social relevance.
• B) The discipline failed to distinguish itself from other fields of psychology.
• C) Researchers had not yet agreed upon a conventional methodology.
• D) The expectations of experimenters influenced participants' behavior.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Developmental Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint that analyzes and describes how human cognition unfolds and changes over the course of childhood and adolescence.

Justice And Fairness

Concepts referring to the quality of being just, equitable, and impartial, often considered foundational principles in legal and ethical discussions.

Cognitive-Developmental Perspective

A psychological framework that studies how thinking processes and cognitive abilities evolve across different stages of lifespan.

Cognitive-Developmental Perspective

A theory focusing on how cognitive abilities (thinking, problem-solving, and learning) develop in children and change over time.