Week 1 discussion
DQ1 Explain how social psychology is different from
sociology, psychology, and other subfields of psychology. Why is there a need
for social psychology as a unique scientific field different from the subfields
of psychology?
DQ2 Discuss some of the research methods that social
psychologists use to gain insight into question posed in the field. Be sure to
include a description of empirical research in your response. Do you feel this
is best research method for social psychologists, explain why or why not.
Week 2 discussion
DQ1 In what ways do the typical attributions of people from
collectivistic cultures differ from those of people from individualistic
cultures? Why do these differences exist? Provide empirical evidence supporting
your explanations.
DQ2 Human beings often speculate as to the causes of others’
behavior. Explain how cognitive and motivational factors can cause people to be
biased when making attributions. What are some of the social and individual
consequences of the types of attributions they make?
Week 3 discussion
DQ1 Provide a real-life example of informational social
influences impacting a person's decision or behavior. Provide a real-life example of normative
social influences impacting a person's decision or behavior. Can the influence of conformity, compliance,
or obedience be decreased? How would
this impact the situations you identified?
DQ2 In what ways can social influence have a positive impact
on behavior? In what ways can social influence have a negative impact on
behavior? Provide examples to support your response.
Week 4 discussion
DQ1 Prejudice has traditionally been assumed to be the
product of some form of malice, brought about by social or emotional forces. In
recent years, there has been increasing research on how prejudice can result
from cognitive processes, without malicious intent. Discuss how and why
cognitive processes can produce prejudice. What is the impact of culture on
prejudice? Once stereotypes and prejudices are formed, how do they come to be
self-perpetuating?
DQ2 Describe
institutional bias. Provide some examples of institutional biases? What roles
do attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudices play in institutional biases? What
impact does cultural influence have on institutional biases?
Week 5 discussion
DQ1 How do different perspectives impact relationship
development and maintenance particularly, in terms of exchange versus communal
factors? Have you ever experienced these different perspectives?Provide
examples.
DQ2 Using the social exchange theory, equity theory and
penetration theory, describe how relationships are maintained or ended. What
role does attachment style play in the level of intimacy shared in friendships
or intimate relationships?
Week 6 discussion
DQ1 When is frustration more likely to lead to aggression?
When is it more likely to produce stronger reactions (e.g., violence)? Discuss
possible solutions to this problem, including anger management programs.
DQ2 How do people’s attributions regarding the causes of another
person’s plight influence their willingness to help that person? Is this
“typical response” justified within a Christian framework? Why or why not?
Week 7 discussion
DQ1 What is groupthink? How does it affect the decisions
made by a group? Identify the critical factors that are believed to lead to
groupthink. Explain how you could reduce groupthink in terms of these factors.
DQ2 Consider how being part of a crowd or group changes your
behavior. How can deindividuation change people's behavior? Could
deindividuation lead to positive outcomes? What is a way to encourage members
of a crowd to behave in line with their "normal" values?
Week 8 discussion
DQ1 Explain how happiness is effected by social
relationships, work, leisure, and religion.
DQ2 Select a scholarly article that discusses religion and
happiness. Discuss the effect that religious belief has on people's happiness
or unhappiness as it relates to their behaviors and attitudes. What effect does
religion have on helping behavior, the prevalence of prejudice, and health of
religious people? Share your findings.
Week 1
assignment
Benchmark – Social Psychology
This assignment has two parts, the first part will require
an exploration of the Social Psychology Network and the second part will
require an examination of the research.
Part 1:
Choose one study from the Social Psychology Network website.
To access the online research:
Look under the header on the left side of the page labeled
“Social Psychology Pages.”
Click on the link labeled “Online Psychology Studies”
Participate in a study
In 750-1,000 words, review research related to the topic
area of the study chosen (some articles can be found in the Social Psychology
Network site, others will require outside research). Identify the type of
research (survey, experiment, etc.) used with the study and evaluate the
appropriateness of that methodology. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages
of using an Internet site as a means of collecting data in psychological
research. Elaborate on any potential confounds or ethical concerns noted while
participating in the study.
Use three to five scholarly sources in addition to the
social psychology website, your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following
programmatic competencies: 2.1: Utilize sociocultural factors to inform/influence
scientific inquiry.
Week 2
assignment
Self-Esteem and Impression Management
In 750-1,000 words, provide a minimum of four personal
examples to illustrate impression management, social tuning, social
comparisons, mindsets, intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, or causal theories.
One example provided must address face to face versus
written communication styles. Are there measures that can be taken when
communicating nonverbally to improve self-presentation, impression management,
attributional inferences, and cognitive biases?
Each example provided should be based upon how your personal
views were shaped by parents, teachers, friends, community, culture, etc. Each
example should be supported by relevant research.
Use two to three scholarly sources to support your thinking,
your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Week 3
assignment
Research Proposal
Refer to "Research Proposals" and follow the
instructions for completing this assignment.
While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the
scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations
for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PSY-530 – Social Psychology
Research Paper Proposals
Throughout the program, you should be thinking of a research
topic you would like to explore. In the capstone course (PSY-693), you will
create a research proposal. To assist you in the creation of that proposal, you
will decide on a research topic and begin collecting empirical studies to
support the need for research. Your topic must relate to a basic social
psychological principle; however it can fall into one of the applied subfields
(forensic psychology, psychology of religion, industrial organization, health
psychology, etc.).
For this assignment you will create your research question
and at least five scholarly, peer reviewed, empirical studies, all from the
past 5 to 7 years. Your articles must support the need for your research.
The following information will assist in the formation of
your research question and the beginning collection of literature:
1. Use the
empirical checklist (located in course materials) to assure your article is an
empirical article.
2. Explore
the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching (cirt.gcu.edu) for information
on research topics and literature reviews. From the main page, under Research
Development – click on Research Ready. Each section has several bits of
information to help formulate your research. Additionally on the right hand
side under Development Resources, explore Research Tutorials. This section will
assist you in creating your research questions and further information on
literature reviews.
Prepare a document that includes your research question(s),
including how your research will add to the current research in your chosen
field. Your document will include five scholarly, peer reviewed, empirical
studies from the past 5 to 7 years. This section should include APA formatted
citations for each article, including permalink; additionally a short annotation
for each article stating how the literature shows your research is needed.
While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the
scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PSY-530
– Social Psychology
Topic
3 – Attitudes and Conformity
Research
Proposal Scoring Guide
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Grading category
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Points
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Comments
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Created a
research question supported by peer-reviewed, empirical studies from the past
5 to 7 years, including how the research will add to the current research of
the chosen field.
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___/10
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Identified at
least five scholarly, peer reviewed, empirical studies, all from the past 5
to 7 years.
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___/10
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Articles are in
proper APA formatted citations for each article, including the permalink.
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___/10
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Short annotation
for each article, stating how the literature supports your need for research.
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___/10
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While APA style
is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected.
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___/10
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Total
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/50
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Week 4
assignment
Benchmark – Implicit Association Tests
Take one (gender, age, race, sexuality, disability, or
weight) of the Implicit Association Tests (IAT) at the Harvard University
website.
In 750-1,000 words, address the following:
Examine how attitude is formed.
Discuss how personal implicit biases can form understandings
at a local, national or global level.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the IAT as a
research tool.
Reflect on your personal results from the IAT.
Use three to five scholarly sources to support your
thinking, your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following
programmatic competencies: 2.2: Evaluate Interpersonal skills; 2.3: Propose
values that build community at local, national, or global levels.
Week 5
assignment
Love Stories
Recall a classic love story between two people that you have
read (this can include children’s stories, historical figures, or fictional
characters) or have seen in a movie or television show. In 750-1,000 words,
describe the attraction between the two characters using the concepts of
associated effects of emotion, proximity, repeated exposure, similarity,
physical beauty, and familiarity.
Use two to three scholarly sources to support your thinking,
your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Week 6
assignment
Aggressive Acts
Choose a recent national or international news report of an
aggressive act performed by an individual or group. Research available
background details on the individual or group and supporting details. In 750-1,000
words, do the following:
Analyze one of the four theoretical models (biological,
drive, social learning, or general aggression model) to explain factors that
could have contributed to the aggressive behavior described in the news report.
Discuss preventative measures that could have been employed.
Use two to three scholarly sources to support your thinking,
your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Week 7
assignment
Bystander Effect
Review the Bystander Effect.
In 750-1,000 words, define and discuss the ways in which
diffusion of responsibility, pluralistic ignorance, and victim effects can
influence helping behavior. Include ways social and cultural pressure, and
beliefs about "self" affect helping behavior.
Use two to three scholarly sources to support your thinking,
your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Week 8
assignment
Final Research Paper
Refer to "Research Paper" and follow the instructions
for completing this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PSY-530 – Social Psychology
Research Paper
Throughout the program, you should be thinking of a research
topic you would like to explore. In the capstone course (PSY-693), you will
create a research proposal. To assist you in the creation of that proposal, you
have decided on a research topic and begun collecting empirical studies to
support the need for research. Your topic must relate to a basic social
psychological principle; however it can fall into one of the applied subfields
(forensic psychology, psychology of religion, industrial organization, health
psychology, etc.).
For this assignment you will begin analyzing the current
research around your chosen topic.
Using the empirical articles you have collected thus far,
compare the current research for your chosen topic, in 1,250-1,500 words. The
following information will assist in the analysis of the literature:
1. Introduction:
This section should include your research question with a brief explanation of
why the research is needed.
2. Compare
and analyze the literature in the articles collected.
3. Compare
the limitations of the studies you have collected.
4. A
conclusion that includes how your research will add to the current field of
research.
Prepare a document that includes your research question(s),
including how your research will add to the current research in your chosen
field (from your Topic 3 assignment). Your document will include five
scholarly, peer reviewed, empirical studies from the past 5 to 7 years. This
section should include APA formatted citations for each article, including
permalink or doi number.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
