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Theory : An integrated set of princi- ples that explain and predict observed events . Hypothesis : A testable proposition that describes a relationship that may exist between events . ideas and findings into theories .
Theory : An integrated set of princi- ples that explain and predict observed events . Hypothesis : A testable proposition that describes a relationship that may exist between events . ideas and findings into theories .
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actions genuinely affect our attitudes : ( 1 ) the dissonance - theory assumption that we justify our behavior to reduce our internal discomfort and ( 2 ) the self- perception - theory assumption that we observe our behavior and make ...
actions genuinely affect our attitudes : ( 1 ) the dissonance - theory assumption that we justify our behavior to reduce our internal discomfort and ( 2 ) the self- perception - theory assumption that we observe our behavior and make ...
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This is a good time to remind ourselves of the purpose of a theory . As we noted in Chapter 1 , a good theory is a scientific shorthand : It simplifies and summarizes a variety of observations . Social - facilitation theory does this ...
This is a good time to remind ourselves of the purpose of a theory . As we noted in Chapter 1 , a good theory is a scientific shorthand : It simplifies and summarizes a variety of observations . Social - facilitation theory does this ...
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Contents
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND RELATED DISCIPLINES | 1 |
INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
NotSoObvious Ways in Which Values Enter | 8 |
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