Problem
YouTube Video: "Aggression vs. Altruism: Crash Course Psychology #40".
A. Analyze the ways in which Muzar Sharif (1906-1988) conducted his Realistic Confict Theory at Robber's Cave with two groups of boys in order to see what happens when you combine negative prejudice with competition over resources. Do you agree with his methods and testing procedures? Why or why not? Defend your answer. (this is an important experiment for your AP exams)
B. Develop a logical argument as to where aggression originates and why people choose to aggress verbally, emotionally and physically.
C. Connect how there is a link between aggression and diminished activity in the frontal lobes of the brain.
D. Explain how a person's aggression can be influenced by their own biochemistry.
E. Analyze the Frustration-Aggression Theory by comparing it to the sport of baseball.
F. Assess an example of how altruism or self sacrificing oneself for the welfare of others , works in practice.
G. Critique the bystander effect and how it can weaken our instinct for altruism.
H. Evaluate the reasons why self-interest plays a key role in a person's decisions to help out another person following the cost-benefit analysis scenario.
I. Connect why many people act altruistically due to their belief in the social exchange theory where the ideas is to maximize benefits and minimize costs.
J. Connect why many people act altruistically by involving themselves in the reciprocity norm so that if something bad ever happens to them, then the idea of karma will make sure they are helped out too.
K. Develop a logical argument that defends why a parent would adhere to the social-responsibility norm when deciding whether or not to help out their child.