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The solution provides information, assistance and advise on the topic of the relevance of the field of social psychology. The solution provides an outline to guide the student in putting together a paper on the topic. It also provides a narrative that explains the importance of the field, its varied applications and areas of popular study.

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Dear Student,

Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. It appears to me that you are being asked by your professor to show your understanding of what social psychology is as by answering this question, you will have to present its importance to society. I think that the best way to answer this question is via the following:

1. What is Social Psychology?
2. The application of the discipline in society
3. Example of research undertaken

This outline will allow you to show your comprehension of the field from a bigger vantage point and show your professor that you understand the relevance of the subject to society. I have listed resources you can use to expand on the topic further. Good luck!

Sincerely,
AE 105878/Xenia Jones
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On Social Psychology

Social psychology is a sub-field of both psychology and sociology and where theories and concepts from both fields merge. It is the ...

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