Discussion Post: Psychology
Part 1: Our behaviors are influenced by society because we are parts of the society in which we live. For most of us, we are born, we grow up, and live our lives in a society. The norms and beliefs that are prevalent in society are parts of culture.
Educate us about the role of "independence" and "interdependence" in your society and/or cultural psychology.
• How does your society view independence and interdependence?
• What is the relationship of independence to interdependence (and vice versa)?
If you're looking for definitions in the textbook, remember that the textbook is rooted in western psychology originating from western European beliefs and traditions. Unless your family and society are rooted in western European traditions, for this assignment, please speak of your society's psychology and/or cultural philosophy. Let's learn from each other's psychologies!
Part 2: Describe an experience or encounter you have had with the stigma attached to mental disorders* or unusual behavior. Then explain how the situation was addressed. Please explain also how you acted within that situation and how your actions are related to social influence. If you were not satisfied with how things happened, explain how you would address that situation in the future.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.