Practise stating the main assumptions of the social approach, including social learning and interaction, with CAIE Psychology AS questions and mark schemes.
From the study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans):
Explain why this study is from the social approach in psychology.
Explain why this study is from the social approach in psychology.
2 marks = clearly linked to social approach (either through example or assumption)
1 mark = partially linked to social approach/assumption of the social approach only
e.g.
One of the assumptions of the social approach is that behaviour is influenced by other individuals. This was clearly shown here as fewer people helped when a model had already offered help (compared to when no model was present) (2 marks).
They were affected by the social context of witnessing a drunk person needing help (1 mark).
When there was a larger group, it affected their behaviour as they were faster at helping (1 mark).
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The 2 assumptions are:
Behaviour, cognitions, and emotions are influenced by social contexts, social environments, and groups.
Behaviour, cognitions, and emotions are influenced by the actual, implied or imagined presence of others.