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Crítica teórica y práctica a la Teoría de la Facilitación Social
A theoretical and practical critique of Social Facilitation Theory
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Abstract Social facilitation theory is one of the most paradigmatic examples of social psychology, understood as an experimental science. However, in this paper we intend to demonstrate that the research that allegedly supports it suffers from a number of defects. It uses biased population samples, and the t... view more
Social facilitation theory is one of the most paradigmatic examples of social psychology, understood as an experimental science. However, in this paper we intend to demonstrate that the research that allegedly supports it suffers from a number of defects. It uses biased population samples, and the tasks it sets its experimental subjects are limited to the practical or productive, ignoring the broader range of everyday activities such as conversing or, indeed, urinating. Social facilitation theory, far from being objective, is a microcosm of American social psychology ideology insofar as it ignores basic human functions, and fails to include stigmatized communities such as stutterers and people with bladder problems.... view less
Classification
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Psychology
Social Psychology
Free Keywords
Social Problems; Social Psychology; Theoretical Problems; Ideologies
Document language
Spanish
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
p. 130-143
Journal
Athenea Digital: Revista de Pensamiento e Investigacion Social (2007) 12
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications