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Applied social psychology tends to adopt "a broad approach." What does this mean? Describe three interrelated aspects of such a broad approach.
On Sep 22, 2024
1.The use of multiple research methods-Applied social psychologists may work in diverse settings for a range of stakeholders.As a result,they must have the expertise and readiness to draw on a variety of strategies and analytical procedures to serve different communities.2.The emphasis on collaboration in research and application with representatives of other disciplines-Applied social psychologists limit their effectiveness if they fail to draw on the knowledge and expertise of representatives of other fields.Not only must they be informed about the research contributions and knowledge bases of other disciplines,they must increasingly pursue cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and practice.3.The recognition of the potential contributions of other relevant perspectives-Applied social psychologists,at times,draw on other relevant perspectives in order to understand the complexities of human social behavior.Applied social psychologists also refer to the cultural influences,values,and beliefs that may have an impact on one's social context and overall behavior.Applied social psychology,with its emphasis on addressing social and practical problems,embraces the value of adopting a broad approach to the solution of problems."A broad approach" within this context involves three interrelated aspects; these include (1)the use of multiple research methods,(2)the emphasis on collaboration in research and application with representatives of other disciplines,and (3)the recognition of the potential contributions of other relevant perspectives.