Grand Canyon – PSY 663 Topic 1 Discussions

PSY 663 Topic 1 Discussions GCU

Topic 1 DQ 1

Explain how social psychology is different from sociology, psychology, and other subfields of psychology. Why is there a need for social psychology as a unique scientific field different from the subfields of psychology?

Topic 1 DQ 2

Discuss some of the research methods that social psychologists use to gain insight into question posed in the field. Be sure to include a description of empirical research in your response. Do you feel this is best research method for social psychologists, explain why or why not.