Historical Reference of Social Psychology

The field of social psychology is a relatively new field, emerging at the beginning of the 20^th century. Compared to other fields of study, that makes it an infant. For this assignment, you will trace the history of social psychology and provide evidence of social psychology’s historic link to both psychology and sociology.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, trace the history of social psychology.

1. Provide evidence of social psychology’s historic link to the fields of psychology and sociology.

1. Identify significant researchers in the field of social psychology and give the major contribution(s) of each.