Social Psychologists Differ from Anthropologists and Sociologists in That Social

question 117

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists differ from anthropologists and sociologists in that social psychologists

• A)are interested in how people are influenced by their social environments.
• B)are concerned with people's construals of their social environments.
• C)advocate the use of common sense.
• D)are reliant on the insights of philosophers.

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Definitions:

Dimensions

in the context of behavior, refers to the measurable attributes of actions, such as frequency, intensity, and duration.

Types of Attributions

These are explanations for behaviors or events, often categorized as internal (personal) or external (situational) attributions.

Expectancy

In psychology, the anticipation or belief regarding the likelihood that a particular behavior will lead to a specific outcome, heavily influencing motivations and actions.

Types of Expectancies

Different forms of anticipation or belief about what may happen in the future, often based on past experiences or social cues.