Social psychology

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/social-psychology

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the methodological approach?Primarily utilizes empirical methods, including experimentation and systematic observation, to test hypotheses
2. Why do we act differently when someone is watching us?When we know someone is looking, we may feel more energetic or careful. This is called social facilitation and shows how the presence of others can change how we behave.
3. How can social psychology help in school or sports?By learning how teamwork and group feelings work, social psychology helps teachers and coaches create better teamwork, solve conflicts, and make everyone feel included.

Social Cognition: The mental processes involved in perceiving, interpreting, and remembering social information.
Attribution Theory: Examines how individuals explain the causes of their own and others' behavior.
Social Identity Theory: Proposes that group membership influences an individual's self-concept and behavior.