Some of the Conclusions Drawn by Researchers' Studies in Social

question 92

Multiple Choice

Some of the conclusions drawn by researchers' studies in social psychology may seem obvious.However,as your textbook author points out,many of our common beliefs have been disproven by social psychologists.What is one reason why we may assume that social psychology is common sense?

• A) Because research proves that most of our common sense beliefs are true
• B) Because the subject matter of social psychology often seems familiar and personal and we believe we are naturally knowledgeable about human behavior
• C) Because most of social psychology is indeed common sense
• D) Because common sense is easy to prove without doing research

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Acquisition

The initial learning of the connection between the unconditioned stimulus and the conditioned stimulus when these two stimuli are paired.

Association

A connection or linkage between thoughts, ideas, feelings, or memories, influenced by experiences or learning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of non-exposure to the conditioned stimulus.