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Social psychology: Social psychology studies how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others and the social environment, exploring attitudes, conformity, prejudice, and group dynamics. See also Group behavior, Groupthink, Conformity, Prejudice._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Leonard Berkovitz on Social Psychology - Dictionary of Arguments
Haslam I 217 Social Psychology/VsSocial Psychology/Sherif/Berkowitz: In the 1970s, the field of social psychology, many argued, was in a state of crisis. Many critics questioned the generalizability of social psychological findings and, ultimately, the practical relevance not only of its findings but also of the field itself. Leonard Berkowitz observed that ‘social psychology is now in a “crisis stage”…. We seem to be somewhat at a loss for important problems to investigate’ (as quoted by Smith, 1972(1): 86). Muzafer Sherif further noted ‘the skyrocketing volume of research which yields but little of substance’ (Sherif, 1977(2): 368). >M. Sherif. It was at this time that Aronson developed his Jigsaw method. >Jigsaw method/Aronson. 1. Smith, M.B. (1972) ‘Is experimental social psychology advancing?’, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 8: 86–96. 2. Sherif, M. (1977) ‘Crisis in social psychology: Some remarks towards breaking through the crisis’, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 3: 368–82. John F. Dovidio, „ Promoting Positive Intergroup Relations. Revisiting Aronson et al.’s jigsaw classroom“, in: Joanne R. Smith and S. Alexander Haslam (eds.) 2017. Social Psychology. Revisiting the Classic studies. London: Sage Publications_____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Berkovitz, Leonard Haslam I S. Alexander Haslam Joanne R. Smith Social Psychology. Revisiting the Classic Studies London 2017 |