Asked by Daeja Kavanaugh on Jun 02, 2024

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During the "Decade of the Brain" in the ____, social psychologists became particularly interested in the biological aspects of social behavior.

A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s

Decade of the Brain

An initiative designated by the U.S. Congress for the 1990s aimed at enhancing public awareness of the benefits of brain research.

Biological Aspects

Components or features relating to the biological sciences, often referring to the physiological or genetic factors of living organisms.

Social Behavior

Actions of individuals in a society, shaped by social norms, cultural values, and interpersonal interactions, affecting group dynamics and relationships.

  • Understand the progression and transformation of social psychology over time, including its reactions to significant historical occurrences.
  • Explain the relationship and contributions of neuroscience to understanding social behavior.
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Kowshik MohammedJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The "Decade of the Brain" was designated as the 1990s, during which there was a heightened focus on neuroscience and understanding the biological underpinnings of behavior, including social behavior.