Problem 1: Here are some topics that you might have written about in the discussion forum from chapter 2 and chapter 4. Make sure to select a topic you did NOT cover for the discussions (in other words, do not repeat information). Select ONE topic and make sure to address various aspects of the topic; provide your personal applications and analysis and tie to concepts, theories, and research findings in the textbook chapter that covers the topic [30 points - at least ¾ page]
- 1. Social cognition and Affect (Ch2)
- 2. Cognitive Dissonance - Ch4
- 3. Persuasion - Ch4
- 4. Self-Perception - Ch4
Problem 2: Write an essay describing and analyzing different aspects of someone you know well. [40 points - at least one page] Need Assignment Help?
You need to consider FOUR unique social psychological concepts/theories from Chapter Three on "The Self" and apply/analyze someone you know - select one person (you can keep them anonymous in your writing if you want but know that this information will only be read by me). The person you select should be any ADULT you know well, could be a spouse, parent, adult child, friend, colleague etc. Don't be too narrow in your discussion and consider adding depth with some research from the text.
Problem 3: Self-Reflection: Provide some comments addressing each of the following questions. These are meant to be free points but please share some of your personal thoughts. [10 points]
1. How do you think you did on this assessment? Was it what you expected?
2. Do you think you studied enough? Do you think you used good techniques?