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180). Effectively, social constructivism is helping "reconstruct" the field of psychology (Bohan, 1990, p. 86). In that, it seems the future of social constructionism can only grow and alter, just as the field of psychology has grown and altered since its inception. The role of the social constructionist is to always question, and because of this, when it is applied to psychology, it can only bring change, new understanding, and continued growth and comprehension to the entire field.
In conclusion, social constructionism and psychology go hand-in-hand, especially in the modern world. Psychology is certainly a science, and science may explain many outcomes in the psychological profile. However, social constructionism is much more viable in the modern, socially complicated world society exits in today. Social interactions, constraints, and expectations all help mold the modern individual, and social constructionism makes the science of psychology more relevant and helpful in the modern world.
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