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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > applied social psychology

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applied social psychology  

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  • Definition Applied social psychology can be defined as using social psychological theories, principles, research findings, and experimental methods to understand social issues and to offer real-world solutions for a variety of social problems. As a discipline, applied social psychology functions on the premise that social problems are, at their heart, caused by human behavior. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Applied Social Psychology]

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