In: Psychology
What role does research play in the study of Social Psychology?
a. Social Psychologists are only concerned with observable phenomenon so they tend to avoid correlational and experimental research
b. research is the backbone of social psychology and frequently serves to help develop broader theories on human behavior
c. due to unethical research practices, social psychologists have turned away from conducting research turning toward clinical and therapeutic techniques to explain human behavior
d. most research in the field of Social Psychology is questionable because the initial founders of the field were not practiced in modern forms of research methodology
Answer:
The correct answer is B.
Research is the backbone of social psychology and frequently serves to help develop broader theories on human behavior.