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o The main technique used by psychologists to study this field is the scientific method.
o Psychologists gather and analyze data through surveys, interviews, experiments etc.
and test their hypotheses to further their understanding of the human behaviour.
o Due to the broad nature of the psychological field, psychology as a social science
draws on concepts and theories from other disciplines of psychology, such as
philosophy, biology, anthropology, and sociology.
o Currently, the topics of interest in social psychology include the role of social media
in shaping today’s youth, effects of technology on mental health, and the impact of
loneliness on mental health.