Which of the following scenarios correctly illustrates the work of a social psychologist?
A)Derek studies how groups of people start to think alike when they spend time together.
B)Christian studies the differences in reproductive rates among mammals.
C)Tiara examines the physiological changes that a person experiences when he or she is anxious.
D)Jemima examines the areas of the human brain involved in emotional hyperactivity.

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The scenario of Derek studying how groups of people start to think alike when they spend time together illustrates the work of a social psychologist, who investigates how social influences affect individual behavior and attitudes.

Answer: B, C, D do not illustrate the work of a social psychologist. 
 The scenario of Christian studying the differences in reproductive rates among mammals falls under the domain of evolutionary biology; the scenario of Tiara examining the physiological changes associated with anxiety is typically studied by biological or physiological psychologists; the scenario of Jemima examining the areas of the human brain involved in emotional hyperactivity is within the realm of neuroscience or neuropsychology. While these fields may overlap with social psychology, they do not represent the primary focus of social psychological research.

Which of the Following Scenarios Correctly Illustrates the Work of a Social