Social Psychology 110 (Paper)

Social Psychology 110

 Reflect on two to three (2-3) TV shows in which characters demonstrate aggression or violence. Consider the context in which this aggression or violence occurred and ways in which it can lead to desensitization.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

1. Briefly describe at least one (1) episode of a television show in which you observed aggression or violence.
2. Identify the context in which the character(s) demonstrated aggression or violence. Include the gender, age, and culture of the character(s) involved in the aggressive or violent act(s).
3. Discuss at least two (2) possible reasons why the selected TV episode included aggression or violence. Provide a rationale for your response.
4. Describe at least two (2) ways that media violence can cause desensitization in people. Justify your response.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.
• Make sure you TYPE your paper using Microsoft Word and attach it to the Assignment link (first to the Turnitin link and then to the Week 8 Assignment link) as a .doc  or  .docx document.  Please submit only 1 paper!  The system will not allow a second submission.
• I would like everyone to number their answers in the paper #1, 2, 3, 4 so that I know which question you are answering!  Please use the Template that I emailed out in Weeks 7 and 8 as the foundation for your paper.
• You should not need a Reference page for this assignment because you are only observing a Television show, so NOTHING needs to be cut and pasted, plagiarized, cited, etc.!