(I) Though social psychology might sometimes be
misunderstood, it still preserves its popularity among
prospective university students. (II) Whether we want to
understand ourselves or the social world around us,
social psychology offers valuable insights. (III) Social
psychologists study our sense of personal identity, our
impressions of other people and our beliefs about world
events. (IV) Social psychology also helps us understand
the stories behind today’s news headlines such as the
impact of the Internet on social life, changing roles for
women and men, or eyewitness identification in criminal
trials. (V) Today, social psychology is more useful than
ever before since a society becomes more diverse and
multicultural