You are bringing together faculty from different behavioral disciplines to author a new textbook in organizational behavior. Represented are professors from psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, political science, and industrial engineering. Which professor out of this group would you expect to address issues on communication?
A) the psychologist
B) the anthropologist
C) the political scientist
D) the social psychologist
E) the industrial engineer

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Communication is a central topic in social psychology, which is the discipline represented by the social psychologist in the group. While other disciplines may touch on communication, social psychology specifically studies how individuals interpret and respond to messages from others in a social context.

You Are Bringing Together Faculty from Different Behavioral Disciplines to Author