Although sociologists and social psychologists are both interested in group behavior, sociologists tend to focus on , whereas social psychologists tend to focus on .

A) individual members within the group; the group as a single unit
B) the group as a single unit; individual members within the group
C) how groups are unique; how various groups are similar to one another
D) how various groups are similar to one another; how groups are unique

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Although sociologists and social psychologists are both interested in group behavior, sociologists tend to focus on ____, whereas social psychologists tend to focus on ____.

A) individual members within the group; the group as a single unit
B) the group as a single unit; individual members within the group
C) how groups are unique; how various groups are similar to one another
D) how various groups are similar to one another; how groups are unique

Lizeth Ruvalcaba · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sociologists often study the group as a whole and the structures and systems within society that influence group behavior. Social psychologists, on the other hand, are more interested in how individuals within the group interact with each other and are influenced by the group dynamics.

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