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Question: Select three key points in the evolution of social psychology that are paramount to the field. Include one element of Lewins' influence on situationism. Consider how situationism influenced the other key points selected and how situationism might influence a current or future work setting. Information must contain where it was cited from (APA).

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In the history of evolution social psychology, here are three key points one of which is how Lewin influenced situationism.

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Three key points in the evolution of social psychology that I feel are paramount to the field are:

1. Wilhelm Wundt in 1862 suggested that psychology created human or social sciences to study the higher mental functions which involve religion, social practices and customs, and language. (McLeod, 2007).

2. Norman Triplett published the first scientific study on social behavior in ...

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