Assignment 1: Social Psychology

Assignment 1: Social Psychology

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Assignment 1: Social Psychology

1. In the teachers’ lounge, a group of Caucasian teachers huddle around the water cooler gossiping about why one of their fellow teachers, an Asian-American woman, was promoted to assistant principle over other teachers with more years of experience. “I know she has a master’s degree, but I still think this is clearly an affirmative action thing—they just want to get more minorities in administration. They don’t care about who is really qualified, and that’s all there is to it.”

Select one of the examples above that you feel illustrates prejudiced attitudes. Answer the following:

1. What elements of this scenario make it an example of prejudice?
2. Is there also discrimination present?
3. Is there stereotyping in this example?
4. Explain why the predjudice is occurring using the following terms: Social categorization, in-group, out-group, and ingroup-bias.
5. Based on your readings, what type of intervention could help to reduce prejudice in a situation like this?INDIVIDUAL SUMMATIONThe purpose of this assignment is to begin the process of examining family groups and cultures different from one’s own.  The task is to provide a summary of the information contained in the article. Personal opinions or beliefs about the traditions of the group you are discussing is not appropriate for this assignment.

   Detailed Instructions:

   Pick one (1) group from EITHER Racial/Ethnic Diversity, OR Religion Modules.

   Student will select a group to which the student does not belong

   Locate the reading about that group provided in Canvas.

   Locate at least one additional source about the group you have chosen.

   Write a summation for your chosen group using the following criteria

   Student will briefly discuss four significant points that qualify that group as diverse according to accepted definition of ‘the norm’

   Student will discuss historic or social factors or events that have influenced the inclusion or exclusion of that group

   Submit the summation through the Assignment link.  This will be graded by the Instructor

   The student will create a thread under the appropriate Canvas Discussion and post their summation.

   Please be prepared to have you classmates comment on the content of your summation.