Social Approach in Psychology

What does the social approach in psychology mainly focus on?

• The influence of genetics on behaviour

• The way internal thoughts shape actions

• How other people and social situations affect behaviour

• The development of the brain over time

In Milgram’s study, what was the main reason participants gave for continuing to administer electric shocks?

• They enjoyed punishing others

• They were paid a large sum of money

• They believed the learner deserved it

• They were obeying an authority figure

Which research method did Milgram primarily use in his study on obedience?

• Field experiment

• Case study

• Laboratory experiment

• Survey

What ethical issue is most associated with Milgram’s study?

• Lack of generalisability

• Deception and psychological distress

• Inaccurate results

• Poor use of surveys

What was the focus of Perry et al.'s study?

• How gender influences aggression

• The effect of peer pressure on memory

• How empathy and oxytocin affect personal space

• The impact of social media on identity

According to Perry et al., people with higher empathy tend to...

• Keep more distance from others

• Violate others’ personal space more often

• Feel more comfortable with close interpersonal distance

• Avoid physical contact altogether

What method did Perry et al. use to gather data about personal space and social behaviour?

• Naturalistic observation

• Interviews

• Surveys and hormone testing

• Brain scans only

Piliavin et al. conducted their study in which setting?

• A university lecture hall

• A controlled laboratory

• A New York City subway

• A hospital waiting room

What real-world behaviour was being investigated in the Piliavin et al. study?

• Whether people obey dangerous instructions

• How hormones affect relationships

• How memory is influenced by authority

• Why people choose to help or ignore someone in need

What theory did Piliavin et al.'s study challenge?

• The theory of multiple intelligences

• The bystander effect as explained by diffusion of responsibility

• Classical conditioning

• The multi-store model of memory