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Theories Application Worksheet

You may choose to review readings that include the following topics:

· Categorization.

· Racial stereotypes.

· Prejudice.

· Discrimination.

· Racism.

· White skin privilege.

Complete the media piece, Riverbend City: Theories Application Practice. Your answers in the media piece will help you with this assignment.

Then complete the worksheet below. Be sure to use full sentences (grammar counts), evidence from relevant sources, and APA style citations.

Instruction	Your Content
Name of concept or theory:
Summarize the concept/theory. Put it in your own words. 1-4 sentences. Use APA style in-text citations.
Real World Example. Describe an example of what this concept/theory would look like in daily life.
Name of video:
Provide a brief summary of the video. Use 3-4 sentences.
Apply the Concept/Theory. Describe how the concept/theory explains what was depicted in the video. Use 3-4 sentences. Use APA style in-text citations.
APA Style Reference List (include all in-text citations).

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Overview

In this assignment, you apply a theory or concept to a video. This will help you learn to apply psychological theories and concepts to real life, situations, and resources. You'll build on this skill in your future assignments in this and other courses.

Preparation

If you haven't already, before completing the worksheet, watch either of the following two videos:

· Frontline (Producer). (1985).  A class divided  [Video] .

· This video discusses the famous blue eyes/brown eyes exercise developed by schoolteacher Jane Elliot in the aftermath of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in 1968.

· Morris, S. (Producer). (2013).  White like me: Race, racism & white privilege in America  [Video] .

· This video features Tim Wise, an acclaimed author and anti-racist educator who presents a riveting talk on how race, racism, and white privilege continues to shape the landscape of U.S. society.

Review the  Theories Application Worksheet [DOCX]  Download Theories Application Worksheet [DOCX] , which you'll need to complete for this assignment. Submit this worksheet for grading.

Review  Riverbend City: Theories Application Practice . Your answers in the media piece will help you with this assignment. This activity is for your practice, and you will not submit this for grading.

Instructions

Using the Theories Application Worksheet to complete the following:

· Summarize the concept or theory.

· Apply the theory and research to real life.

· Describe the elements of the video that relate to theory and research.

· Apply the theory and research to the video.

· Include APA intext citations and references for all sources.

Submission Requirements

· Submit the completed worksheet as your deliverable for the assignment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

· Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.

· Describe elements of a video that relate to theory and research.

· Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity, and diversity.

· Summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.

· Apply a psychological theory or concept to the contents of a video.

· Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.

· Apply psychological theory and concepts to real-world applications.

· Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

· Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

· Cite all sources with author and year for each.

· Provide references for all sources, including author, year, and title.