Describe which social psychology concept you are choosing (e.g., conformity, obedience, altruism, persuasion, etc…) and indicate how you see it manifested in the film/book you chose.   2. Describe the social psychology concept. What does it mean? How has it been studied in the field of social psychology? What have you learned about it this […]

Evidence-based coaching requires thoughtful analysis and assessment of a client’s situation and goals. You must also be aware of common interventions, as well as have a proclivity to be curious about newer interventions or, perhaps, how to apply older intervention models. You should have in your toolbox a portfolio of different tools and methods. Not […]

Throughout the psychology program, you have been learning and writing about ideas for your TED-style talk, incorporating various aspects of what you learn in the different courses. You will continue in that vein in this workshop, reflecting on how positive psychology and what you have learned thus far in this course may impact your talk. […]

With increases in the availability of technology and social media use among youth, incidents of cyberbullying and online harassment have increased. Along with these incidents, traditional incidents of physical or in-school bullying have remained constant. For this worksheet, you will consider the issue of bullying from a real case perspective. By completing this activity, you […]

Even though social workers might think of a compelling research question and have a desire to conduct research, this does not mean that the research is automatically supported by stakeholders or funded by an organization. To gain such approval, they must submit a research proposal. Much like an outline of a paper or a blueprint […]

Locate references (e.g., current news stories, pop culture, and reality TV shows) that convey deviant behavior being accepted or rejected/scorned. Write an essay of 500-750 words, summarizing your findings. Include the following: 1. What was the deviant behavior?   2. What were the demographics of the group that witnessed the behavior?   3. How did […]

The Building Blocks of Culture   Culture can be seen in every society if you know the building blocks of it.   Write a 500 or more word essay about  a culture that you encountered that is different from your daily culture.   This paper should include:   1.    A discussion of the different […]

Ms. Z is a 35-year-old African American woman and the mother of two children. She was previously admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a suicide attempt. She is prescribed antidepressant medication; however, her depressed mood continues.   Ms. Z has received mental health services since she was 18 years old due to reported “mood swings.” […]

Social Psychology, Social Cognition, Impression, Prejudice, and Discrimination Instructions: After reading the required resources, answer and discuss the following questions:   1. Define in your own words the concept of social psychology and social cognition.   2. What is the importance of first impressions?   3. What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?   […]

Directions: Choose one of the following two articles, and then complete the worksheet below. Be sure to write in full sentences and paragraphs and to properly cite and reference your work.   Self-Serving Bias:   Sanjuan, P., & Magallares, A. (2014). Coping strategies as mediating variables between self-serving attributional bias and subjective well-being. Journal of […]