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Some major events or trends that have influenced the field of social psychology and why you think their influence is important. Then, discuss a recent event or trend that you think has the potential to inspire a line of research in social psychology. Specify the types of questions that research in this area might seek to answer and describe how the results of this research might be best applied.

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This solution discusses trends in alternative lifestyles that have influenced the field of social psychology in approximately 300 words with three APA references.

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