Assignment: Social Psychology's Big Ideas
Text Book: Myers, D.G., & Twenge, J.M. (2012). Social Psychology (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. (ISBN: 978-0-07-803529-6)
1. Read six "big ideas" listed in Chapter 1 of the textbook . These are the building blocks for which social psychological theories, research, and ideas are built upon.
2. Select three of these "big ideas":
1. In your own words, explain each of the three big idea(s) you chose.
2. Relate the ideas to your own life: give an example either from your own life or perhaps an event you have recently heard of that applies to one or more of the three "big ideas" you chose.
3. Use 2 sources.
1. Your textbook can be the first one. Make sure to do your best to describe the "Big Ideas" in your own words (try to not use direct quotes).
2. Due to the wanting you to relate the big ideas to "real life", the second source can be from a magazine, online blog, newspaper, journal article, etc.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.