Assignment: Psychology & human nature

Assignment: Psychology & human nature

•                     Wong, Y. J., Horn, A. J., & Chen, S. (2013). . Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 14(4), 452–464.

•                     Zafar, S., & Ross, E. C. (2014). . Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue Canadienne Des Sciences Du Comportement. Advance online publication.

•                     Von Sikorski, C., & Schierl, T. (2014). . Journal of Media Psychology, 26(2), 70–80.

•             Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the to help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have either been granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication. Note: To access the Cengage Clips for Class videos, scroll through the list until you find the correct video.

•                     Cengage Learning. (2014). Clips for Class: Social: Social Cognition: | . Retrieved from http://www.clipsforclass.com/social#cognition

•                     Cengage Learning. (2014). Clips for Class: Social: Prosocial Behavior: | . Retrieved from http://www.clipsforclass.com/social#prosocial

•             Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the . When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.

•                     Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2014). Social psychology & human nature (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Chapters 8, 13, and 14.

ASSESSMENT NSTRUCTIONS

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Assessment ISearch for research articles on theories and concepts related to prejudice, stereotypes, and groups. For your assessment, apply at least one theory or concept to each of the following:

•   Examine how attitudes and behaviors of a group can contribute to prejudice and stereotyping.

•   Analyze how the portrayal of ethnic, cultural, or social groups by the media can influence social perception of those groups and perpetuate stereotypes. Provide specific examples of how a group has been portrayed in the media.

•   Explain how membership in a group can influence social judgment.

•   Analyze how subtle stereotyping in everyday language and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change. Provide specific examples.

•   Describe the types of ethical considerations researchers should consider before conducting research on the hotly debated topics of prejudice and stereotyping.

•   What are the implications and likely consequences for society if prejudice and stereotyping are not reduced?

Your submitted assessment should be 4–5 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page. Support your statements and analyses with references to at least three scholarly research articles. Be sure to follow APA guidelines for format and style.

Additional Requirements

•   Include a title page and reference page.

•   At least three current scholarly or professional resources.

•   APA format.

•   Times New Roman font, 12 point.

•   Double spaced.