Following are 12 questions. They are each 3.75 marks for a total of 45 marks. Answer each question with a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 200 words. Some questions require fewer and some more explanation. Be sure to cite references and paraphrase.
Make sure you note various theories and ideas related to the question in your answers.
Remember that the learning objectives must be met. You must exhibit knowledge of the various topics as well as be able to analyse/apply the various topics and knowledge of the topics.
Specific format guidelines:
? Format: Students submit electronically through the link provided under the Welcome section for the module VLE. The file should be a Microsoft Word file. Click the submit assignment link and choose the file to be uploaded.
? The uploaded file will automatically be sent to TurnItIn to verify authenticity/similarity and referencing. Therefore be sure to use your own words (paraphrase) in your explanations and properly reference all ideas that are not your own. Also, you will only be able to upload the assignment once since any resubmissions will show similarity. Make sure you are ready to upload and that you have chosen the correct file!
? Although you may write using an informal style, you should write at a college level in regard to sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Be sure to use spell check.
Questions:
1. Summarize the theory of reconstructive memory as it relates to eyewitness testimony. What does the research suggest about the use of such testimony from children?
2. Describe two factors that can reduce the validity of the traditional interview.
3. How do rewards affect intrinsic motivation?
4. Define social support, and discuss the four models that have been proposed to measure it.
5. Distinguish between negative and positive life changes in terms of the amount of stress they produce.
6. To what extent does culture affect the type and amount of violence one observes in a society?
7. Describe how moods, both good and bad, affect helping.
8. Explain the basic premise of social exchange theory, and describe one prediction about intimate
relationships derived from this theory.
9. Describe three key structural features of groups.
10. A council meeting has produced heated debate about an issue. Most of the members of the council hold one opinion, but a few hold another. During a break in the meeting, the members of the council who have the minority opinion call you for advice as to the best way to influence the majority of the council. Based on social psychological research, particularly concerning the dual-process approach, what should you advise them to do?
11. According to the theory of planned behavior, how do attitudes influence behavior?
12. Describe two ways in which gender stereotypes are strengthened and maintained.