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Unit I: Introduction to Social Psycholog
Introduction to Social Psychology | Nature, Scope, History, Research Methods, Trends | Social Psychology in India welcome to our deep dive into Unit I: Introduction to Social Psychology!

In this comprehensive video, we cover everything you need to understand the foundations of social psychology, including:

1. Nature of Social Psychology

Explore what social psychology truly means.

Understand how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of social psychology bridging psychology and sociology.


2. Scope of Social Psychology

Discover the broad areas social psychology touches: social influence, group dynamics, attitudes, prejudice, interpersonal relationships, and more.

Find out how social psychology applies to daily life, education, health, business, and national issues.


3. History of Social Psychology

Trace the early roots from philosophy and sociology to the scientific approaches of the 20th century.

Key contributors: William McDougall, Edward Ross, Floyd Allport, Kurt Lewin, and others.

See how major events like World War II shaped social psychology's growth.


4. Methods of Research in Social Psychology

Understand different research methods:

Experimental Method

Observational Studies

Surveys and Questionnaires

Case Studies

Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Research


Learn about the importance of ethics in social psychological research.


5. Social Psychology in India

Know how social psychology evolved uniquely in the Indian context.

Learn about major Indian contributions, indigenous theories, and culturally sensitive approaches.

Names like G. Misra and S. R. Rao and their important works.


6. Current Trends in Social Psychology

Discover the modern directions:

Positive social psychology

Cross-cultural studies

Technology and social media influences

Environmental and political psychology

Globalization and its effects on social behavior



Who Should Watch This Video?

Psychology students

UPSC/NET aspirants

Educators and researchers

Anyone interested in understanding human social behavior!


Timestamps (Optional - if you want to add chapters): 0:00 – Introduction
1:20 – Nature of Social Psychology
5:00 – Scope of Social Psychology
8:30 – History of Social Psychology
13:00 – Research Methods


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