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2. PSYCH 555 Entire Course • PSYCH 555 Week 1 DQ 1 • PSYCH 555 Week 1 DQ 2 • PSYCH 555 Week 1 Individual Assignment Social Psychology Paper • PSYCH 555 Week 2 DQ 1 • PSYCH 555 Week 2 DQ 2 • PSYCH 555 Week 2 Individual Assignment The Self Paper • PSYCH 555 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Issue Analysis Cognitive Dissonance • PSYCH 555 Week 4 DQ 1

3. PSYCH 555 Week 1 DQ 1 (UOP) • Define social psychology. Discuss how it differs from general psychology?

4. PSYCH 555 Week 1 DQ 2 (UOP) • Do you agree with the concept of situationism? Why or why not?

5. PSYCH 555 Week 1 Individual Assignment Social Psychology Paper • Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze the conceptual foundations of social psychology. As a part of your analysis, address the following items: • Define social psychology. • Analyze the four key characteristics of social psychology as outlined in Social Beings. • Explain the concept of situationism and the role that it plays in social psychology.

6. PSYCH 555 Week 2 DQ 1 (UOP) • What is Personology? What is the relationship between the core social motives and Personology?

7. PSYCH 555 Week 2 DQ 2 (UOP) • What is dissonance theory?

8. PSYCH 555 Week 2 Individual Assignment The Self Paper • Prepare a 1,050 to 1,400-word paper in which you examine the concept of the self. As a part of your examination be sure to address the following items: • Define the concept of the self. Explain how an individual develops a self-concept. Explain the relationship between the self and emotion and how this relationship affects an individual’s self-esteem. Explain the relationship between the self and behavior and how this relationship affects an individual’s self-presentation

9. PSYCH 555 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Issue Analysis Cognitive Dissonance • Prepare a 1,050 to 1,400-word analysis of Issue 5, “Does Cognitive Dissonance Explain Why Behavior Can Change Attitudes?” located in the Taking Sides text. As a part of your analysis be sure to address the following items: • Briefly summarize both arguments discussed in Issue 5. Define consonant and dissonant cognitions. Using the arguments made in Issue 5, analyze the influence that consonant and dissonant

10. PSYCH 555 Week 4 DQ 1 (UOP) • Is it possible for an individual not to have negative stereotypes about certain groups of other individuals? Why or why not?

11. PSYCH 555 Week 4 DQ 2 (UOP) • Is profiling an automatic act or is it something that is learned?

12. PSYCH 555 Week 4 Individual Assignment Issue Analysis Prosocial Behavior • Prepare a 700 to 1,050-word analysis of Issue 17, “Does True Altruism Exist?” located in the Taking Sides text by Nier. As a part of your analysis be sure to address the following items: • a. Briefly summarize both arguments discussed in Issue 17. • b. Evaluate each argument based on your readings and own experiences. • c. Determine with which concept you agree with and provide the rationale for your determination.

13. PSYCH 555 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Interpersonal Relationships Paper • Prepare a 1,400 to 1,750-word paper in which you analyze elements of interpersonal relationships including attraction, intimacy, and aggression. As a part of your analysis be sure to address the following: • Define interpersonal relationships. Explain the concepts of familiarity, similarity, and reciprocity as they relate to attraction. Explain the concepts of interdependence, attachment, and belonging as they relate to intimacy. Analyze the cognitive theories related to aggression and antisocial behavior.

14. PSYCH 555 Week 5 DQ 1 (UOP) • What is a group? To what kind of groups do you belong? What group has the most influence over you?

15. PSYCH 555 Week 5 DQ 2 (UOP) • What kinds of factors influence the level of identification with a group? What kinds of factors make group membership irrelevant?

16. PSYCH 555 Week 5 Individual Assignment Social Biases Paper • Prepare a 1,050 to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze the concept of social bias. As a part of your analysis be sure to address the following items: • Define the concepts of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Explain the differences between subtle and blatant bias. Describe the impact of bias on the lives of individuals. Evaluate at least one strategy that can be used to overcome social biases.

17. PSYCH 555 Week 6 Individual Assignment Influences of Conformity and Obedience Paper • Prepare a 1,750 to 2,100-word paper in which you evaluate the effect of group influence on the self using classical and contemporary literature. Be sure to address the following in your paper: • Compare and contrast the concepts of conformity and obedience. Analyze a classical study concerning the effect of group influence on the self. Analyze a contemporary example of the effect that group influence has on the self. Analyze individual and societal influences that lead to deviance from dominant group norms.

18. PSYCH 555 Week 6 Learning Team Assignment Social Psychology in Action Presentation • Select one of the following areas of within which social psychology can be applied: • Education • Business • Criminal justice • Health and medicine • The media • Diversity • Conduct a comprehensive literature review of your selected application area finding peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles, and books that focus on the intersection

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