Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B

B = f(P)

P > Enduring Traits

B = f(P) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States

B = f(P,S) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States

B = f(P,S) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States S > Common Challenges

B = f(P,S) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States S > Common Challenges S > Enduring Cultural Influences

B = f(P,S) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States S > Common Challenges S > Enduring Cultural Influences S > Unique Situation

B = f(P,S) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States S > Common Challenges S > Enduring Cultural Influences S > Unique Situation What is the role of S in creating P?

B = f(P,S) P > Enduring Traits P >Temporary States S > Common Challenges S > Enduring Cultural Influences S > Unique Situation What is the role of S in creating P? What is the role of P in creating S?

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S)

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S) ADDITIVE

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S) Action Threshold = 1

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S) Action Threshold = 2

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S) Action Threshold = 3

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S) Action Threshold = 2

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S,PxS) Action Threshold = 2

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S,PxS) Action Threshold = 2

Kurt Lewin’s basic formulation for the study of Social Psychology B = f(P,S,PxS) Action Threshold = 2

A new perspective B = f(TIME, LOAD) IMMEDIATE: Automatic responding Amygdyla  Fight, Freeze, Flee DELAYED: Reflective responding Explain, Revise, Situational Attributions