The majority of social psychological theories are constructed by

A) inferring general principles from observing specific instances
B) modifying already existing theories in psychology
C) developing specific concepts from general principles
D) mixing theories

The majority of social psychological theories are constructed by inferring general principles from observing specific instances. This is known as the inductive method, which involves deriving general principles or theories from specific observations or instances. Social psychologists often use this method to study social behavior and to develop theories about how people interact with and influence each other in different situations.