Homework: Groups and Aggression- 12 Angry Men
For this homework, you will need to watch the film, 12 Angry Men (1957, Orion-Nova Productions). The film brings to life many of the concepts covered in class to date.
Note: Most of this information can be pulled from your textbook. You may type directly into this worksheet. Each answer must be substantial and include some detail if you want to earn full credit. Be sure to define the concepts.
• Discuss patterns of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence witnessed in the film, providing specific examples.
o Persuasion:
o Conformity:
o Minority Influence:
o Other social influences:
• Analyze issues of stereotypes and prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate. There are many to choose from!
• In psychology, heuristics are simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions. They are mental shortcuts that usually involve focusing on one aspect of a complex problem and ignoring others. Determine if there was evidence of cognitive heuristics and label it (e.g. availability, false consensus, social proof). Discuss where/how it occurred.
• Interpret the catalyst of change that resulted in the outcome of the film, based on your perceptions. How does this line up with some of the research in social psychology?
• Discuss if the group in the film demonstrate group polarization. Were they at risk for groupthink? Explain.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.