SP 8

Part 1

"Like minds think alike" is an old adage describing how people with similar values and beliefs may respond in a similar fashion in a given circumstance. In a positive way, individuals with similar backgrounds and interests tend to be attracted to each other more than individuals with dissimilar backgrounds and interests. However, there is also a negative side to this as well. There are several social sources of prejudice such as social dominance orientation, ethnocentric behavior, and authoritarian personalities. 

• Describe the basis behind prejudice and discrimination. Explain ways in which these issues can be reduced? Explain how the common reasons for forming relationships can sometimes become negative aspects of prejudice and discrimination. 

• Describe each of the social sources of prejudice thinking. Support your answer with relevant examples. Explain which of the three sources you consider to be the most effective in breeding prejudices.

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Part 2

Your social identity is based on the group or groups you belong to. Your sense of community and national pride is based on your need to be identified positively with a specific group. You are also identified by your roles in the society, such as job title or career field. For instance, if Sarah introduces herself as a physician, you would probably have a preconceived notion (stereotype) of who she is based on her being a physician.

• Describe what is meant by social identity. 

• Explain how social identity may interfere or promote your stereotypic views about people. Describe the negative aspects of social identity

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings.

Use both your textbook and outside resources (peer-reviewed articles, and other reputable sources) to complete this task. In text citations and APA references.

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SP 9

Part 1

It could be said that we all are born aggressive but as we mature to adulthood we become less aggressive, transferring our aggressive tendencies to more acceptable behaviors such as sports and competition. One of the ways in which theorist have describe this process learning is social learning theory. Alfred Bandura's classic Bobo doll experiment provided research evidence that aggression, like other behaviors can be learned as well. One of the challenges is how do we define aggression. Anger is an abstract concept that is hard to define unless you attribute it to some overt observable behavior. 

• If you have ever worked in a preschool or child day care, you may have observed volatile behaviors in some of the children such as hitting others, biting, slapping, yelling, and throwing objects at others. Would this observation support the premise that we are born aggressive and we learn not to be?

• Describe the theoretical basis of the Bandura's Bobo doll experiment. Based on the results of the experiment, explain your conclusions regarding aggressive behavior. 

• Describe what is meant by the term “aggression”? What factors in an individual need to be considered when defining aggression? How can aggression be categorized? 

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Part 2

Some of the major causes of conflict in the workplace include poor communication, poor leadership and adversarial management, culture (beliefs and values) clashes, and disagreements in policies and practices.

• Describe conflicts that may occur at the workplace. 

• Explain ways in which conflict can be reduced and eliminated at the workplace. 

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings.

Use both your textbook and outside resources (peer-reviewed articles, and other reputable sources) to complete this task. In text citations and APA references.

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SP 10

Part 1

Clinical psychology refers to the application of psychological principles and theories in the assessment and treatment of individuals diagnosed with mental health problems. Social skills training is one of the primary treatment models used for individuals diagnosed with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Part of this treatment methodology focuses on providing individuals with opportunities to experience various social encounters or events through pre-event rehearsals and role-plays conducted by trainers.

• Describe the principles or theories in social psychology that are utilized in clinical psychology. 

• Explain how social skills training be used to treat individuals diagnosed with depression or anxiety?

• Explain how social skills training can be used to train individuals having problems related to social anxiety.

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Part 2

The United States is a consumer nation where a majority of individuals value what they own over their relationships with others. 

• Based on your understanding of social psychology principles and theories, explain some of the issues related to materialism.

• Explain the ways by which individuals can balance between the apparent need to be a consumer and quality of life issues such as sustained relationships. 

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings.

Use both your textbook and outside resources (peer-reviewed articles, and other reputable sources) to complete this task. In text citations and APA references.

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