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UNIT 1 The ultimate goal is to effect positive change and
improve the functioning of people.
What challenges does the
application of social psychology Interventions developed by applied social
face? psychologists are value-laden in that the
psychologists' values play a role in determining
what social and practical problems to address,
including which people should be targeted for
change and what should constitute change. Thus,
the goal of control through intervention is
sometimes controversial.
There is also the struggle that all psychology faces
in regards to being recognized as actual science.
Social psychology is the study of how individuals
think, feel and behave in a social context. Social
psychology seeks to understand how people
influence and relate to one another.
Studying subjective topics like this is difficult.
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What are the core values of social - Accuracy: precise, error-free measurement and
psychology as a science? collection of data.
-Objectivity: minimization of bias in data collection
and testing
-Skepticism: refusing to believe findings and
conclusions without vigorous verification.
-Open-mindedness: readiness to accept as valid
evidence, that which may be inconsistent with one's
initial, and perhaps strongly held, beliefs or
theories.
-Ethics: acceptance of the absolute importance of
ethical behaviour in conducting research
A core assumption of social psych is the behaviour
of individuals is strongly influenced by the social
context
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Describe the scientific process. A scientist makes an observation and asks
questions of some phenomenon. A hypothesis is
made that tries to explain the question. The
hypothesis generates predictions, or specific
statements that can be directly tested, and then the
test results either support or reject the hypothesis.
Description: entails identifying and reporting the
details and nature of a phenomenon-often
distinguishing between types of phenomenon and
recording its frequency. Achieving accurate
descriptions of phenomena is one aspect of
understanding (operational definitions).
Prediction: knowing which factors are systemically
related (correlated).
Determining Causality: Changes in one factor
produces changes in the other factor. Correlation
does not mean causation.
Explanation: Entails establishing why a
phenomenon or relationship occurs.
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Approaches to Applied Social Social Cognition Approach: Traditional approach.
Psychology Researcher is there just to report results in a
manner that is impartial, neutral, objective.
POSITIVISM- researcher is separate from what is
being observed-emphasizes reduction of bias.
Engaged Research Approach : Researcher is an
active agent, engaging with community groups and
others to address issues that can serve as social
change. ADVOCACY/ PARTICIPATION
Critical Approach: Emphasizes power and
liberation from oppression. Focuses on how the
distribution of power shapes the way people
construct their experiences. End OPPRESSION-
Goal to create EGALITARIAN SOCIETY.
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Terms in this set (101)
UNIT 1 The ultimate goal is to effect positive change and
improve the functioning of people.
What challenges does the
application of social psychology Interventions developed by applied social
face? psychologists are value-laden in that the
psychologists' values play a role in determining
what social and practical problems to address,
including which people should be targeted for
change and what should constitute change. Thus,
the goal of control through intervention is
sometimes controversial.
There is also the struggle that all psychology faces
in regards to being recognized as actual science.
Social psychology is the study of how individuals
think, feel and behave in a social context. Social
psychology seeks to understand how people
influence and relate to one another.
Studying subjective topics like this is difficult.
https://quizlet.com/1176606829/psyc-340-applied-social-psychology-athabasca-u-exam-most-tested-questions-and-verified-solutionsget-it-100-accur… 1/43
,5/5/26, 8:03 AM PSYC 340- Applied Social Psychology- Athabasca U. EXAM, MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 10…
What are the core values of social - Accuracy: precise, error-free measurement and
psychology as a science? collection of data.
-Objectivity: minimization of bias in data collection
and testing
-Skepticism: refusing to believe findings and
conclusions without vigorous verification.
-Open-mindedness: readiness to accept as valid
evidence, that which may be inconsistent with one's
initial, and perhaps strongly held, beliefs or
theories.
-Ethics: acceptance of the absolute importance of
ethical behaviour in conducting research
A core assumption of social psych is the behaviour
of individuals is strongly influenced by the social
context
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,5/5/26, 8:03 AM PSYC 340- Applied Social Psychology- Athabasca U. EXAM, MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 10…
Describe the scientific process. A scientist makes an observation and asks
questions of some phenomenon. A hypothesis is
made that tries to explain the question. The
hypothesis generates predictions, or specific
statements that can be directly tested, and then the
test results either support or reject the hypothesis.
Description: entails identifying and reporting the
details and nature of a phenomenon-often
distinguishing between types of phenomenon and
recording its frequency. Achieving accurate
descriptions of phenomena is one aspect of
understanding (operational definitions).
Prediction: knowing which factors are systemically
related (correlated).
Determining Causality: Changes in one factor
produces changes in the other factor. Correlation
does not mean causation.
Explanation: Entails establishing why a
phenomenon or relationship occurs.
https://quizlet.com/1176606829/psyc-340-applied-social-psychology-athabasca-u-exam-most-tested-questions-and-verified-solutionsget-it-100-accur… 3/43
, 5/5/26, 8:03 AM PSYC 340- Applied Social Psychology- Athabasca U. EXAM, MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 10…
Approaches to Applied Social Social Cognition Approach: Traditional approach.
Psychology Researcher is there just to report results in a
manner that is impartial, neutral, objective.
POSITIVISM- researcher is separate from what is
being observed-emphasizes reduction of bias.
Engaged Research Approach : Researcher is an
active agent, engaging with community groups and
others to address issues that can serve as social
change. ADVOCACY/ PARTICIPATION
Critical Approach: Emphasizes power and
liberation from oppression. Focuses on how the
distribution of power shapes the way people
construct their experiences. End OPPRESSION-
Goal to create EGALITARIAN SOCIETY.
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