Which of the following phenomena would likely be studied by social psychologists?
A) the rise of Hitler prior to World War II and his ability to influence other people's behavior
B) how animals and people differ in terms of their sensitivity to reward and punishment
C) which category of perceptual images is most likely to be identified quickly
D) which neurons are activated when men look at sports pictures versus when women look at the same pictures

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Social psychologists study the ways in which people interact with and influence one another, as well as their attitudes and behaviors in social situations. The rise of Hitler and his ability to influence others would fall under this realm of study.

Answer: B
 This topic would likely be studied by behavioral psychologists, who focus on how behavior is shaped by external factors such as rewards and punishments.

Answer: C
 This topic would likely be studied by cognitive psychologists, who focus on how people process information and make decisions.

Answer: D
 This topic would likely be studied by neuroscientists, who focus on the brain and its functions. It falls under the realm of neuroscience, not social psychology.

Which of the Following Phenomena Would Likely Be Studied by Social