A Social Psychologist Is Perplexed

question 26

Multiple Choice

A social psychologist is perplexed.Is it true that birds of a feather flock together,or do opposites attract? Confronted with these two contradictory pieces of folk wisdom,what is this social psychologist most likely to do?

• A)Administer a questionnaire to see if some types of people fit into one category,while other types fit into the other category.
• B)Choose a new topic for study.
• C)Choose the explanation that makes more sense.
• D)Investigate the different situations in which each bit of common sense holds true.

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Definitions:

Inner Experiences

Personal and subjective experiences that occur within an individual's mind, such as thoughts, feelings, and dreams.

Functionalist School

A perspective in sociology and psychology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals in that society.

Rough-And-Tumble

A form of play that involves physical activities such as running, jumping, and play fighting, important for the development of physical and social skills in children.

Adaptive Changes

Modifications or adjustments made by organisms or systems in response to changes in their environment or internal conditions.