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November 1, 2013Clinical Psychology Forum98 citations

Social psychology: Revisiting the classic studies

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JSJoel SmithSHS. Alexander Haslam

Key Points

  • This review aims to revisit and analyze the foundational studies in social psychology that shaped the field.
  • Analysis of classic studies including Milgram's Obedience Experiment and Sherif's Boys' Camp Studies.
  • Exploration of various themes such as social facilitation, cognitive dissonance, and conformity.
  • Discussion of the historical context and impact of each study on contemporary psychology.
  • Highlighted the lasting relevance of social facilitation and social loafing in group dynamics.
  • Demonstrated the importance of cognitive dissonance in understanding behavioral consistency.
  • Reaffirmed the significance of conformity and obedience through modern reinterpretations of classic experiments.

Abstract

An Introduction to Classic Studies in Social Psychology - S. Alexander Haslam & Joanne R. Smith Social Facilitation and Social Loafing: Revisiting Triplett's Competition Studies - Steven J. Karau & Kipling D. Williams Attitudes and Behaviour: Revisiting LaPiere's Hospitality Study - Joanne R. Smith & Deborah J. Terry Cognitive Dissonance: Beyond Festinger's End of the World Study - Joel Cooper Norm Formation: Revisiting Sherif's Autokinetic Illusion Study - Dominic Abrams & John M. Levine Conformity: Revisiting Asch's Line-Judgment Studies - Jolanda Jetten & Matthew J. Hornsey Minority Influence: Revisiting Moscovici's Blue-Green After-Image Studies - Robin Martin & Miles Hewstone Obedience: Revisiting Milgram's Shock Experiments - Stephen Reicher & S. Alexander Haslam Tyranny: Revisiting Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment - S. Alexander Haslam & Stephen Reicher Intergroup Relations and Conflict: Revisiting Sherif's Boys' Camp Studies - Michael J. Platow & John A. Hunter Discrimination: Revisiting Tajfel's Minimal Group Studies - Russell Spears & Sabine Otten Stereotyping and Prejudice: Revisiting Hamilton and Gifford's Illusory Correlation Studies - Craig McGarty Helping in Emergencies: Revisiting Latane and Darley's Bystander Intervention Studies - Mark Levine

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a15844eb2e0231f15829c75https://doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2013.1.251.54
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