The Main Interest of Social Psychologists Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

The main interest of social psychologists is

• A) how behavior develops as a function of age.
• B) how behavior is influenced by other people.
• C) the role of learning and memory in behavior.
• D) how human behavior has changed over the course of history.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Symptoms

Psychological symptoms that are in response to stress but the individual is still in touch with reality, such as anxiety or depression.

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist known for founding psychoanalysis.

George Herbert Mead

A sociologist and philosopher known for his work on symbolic interactionism, emphasizing the role of communication and symbols in social life.

Hegemonic Power

Refers to the dominant influence or authority that one country or group holds over others, often through cultural, economic, or political means.