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CU002: Social Roles and Social Behavior — Analyze how culture influences socialization, social roles, social cognition, and social behavior to gain a greater appreciation of cultural appropriate behaviors in varied settings

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Instructions

Write your responses where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write enough to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses.

Use the following scenario for all items:

Scenario: Culture, Psychology, and Community

Imagine an international organization has approached you to help resolve an intergroup conflict. You are an authority in cross-cultural psychology and have been asked to serve as a consultant based on a recent violent conflict involving a refugee community in your town and a local community organization. In the days, weeks, and months leading up to the violent conflict, there were incidents of discrimination and debates regarding the different views and practices people held about work, family, schools, and religious practice. Among the controversies has been the role of women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups.

Item 1

Developing an Understanding (4 paragraphs):

· Based on the scenario, explain how you can help integrate the two diverse communities and increase understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group. (Note: Make sure to include in your explanation the different views and practices of cultural groups as well as the role of women.)

· Based on your knowledge of culture and psychology, provide three possible suggestions/solutions that will help the community as a whole. In your suggestions, make sure to include an explanation regarding group think, individualism, and collectivism.

Your Response

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Rubric

Note: You are expected to use scholarly resources to support your responses. Provide a citation in proper APA format for each resource you used to write your response to this Assessment. The following citation has been provided as an example:

Schwartz, S. H. (2012). An overview of the Schwartz theory of basic values. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2(1), 1–20. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1116.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 1: Values and Social Dimensions

Based on the scenario:

LO 1.1 Explain how you can help integrate the two diverse communities to increase understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group

Response is not present.

Response is a vague, inaccurate, and incomplete explanation of the integration of the two diverse communities for increased understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group.

And explanation does not consist of at least two paragraphs.

Response is a clear, accurate, and complete explanation of the integration of the two diverse communities for increased understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group.

Explanation consists of at least two paragraphs.

Based on the scenario:

LO1.2 Provide three possible suggestions/solutions that will help the community as a whole and include an explanation about group think, individualism, and collectivism

Response is not present.

There are less than three suggestions/solutions

And

the suggestions/solutions are a vague, inaccurate, and incomplete explanation related to group think, individualism, and collectivism

And

explanation does not consist of at least two paragraphs.

Three possible suggestions/solutions are a clear, accurate, and complete explanation related to group think, individualism, and collectivism

And

explanation consists of at least two paragraphs.

Item 2

Socio-Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral Aspects (4 paragraphs):

· Based on your explanations in Item 1, how do your suggestions/solutions impact the socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects of the scenario and why?

Your Response

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Rubric

Schwartz, S. H. (2012). An overview of the Schwartz theory of basic values. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2(1), 1–20. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1116.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 2: Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Based on your explanations in Item 1:

LO 2.1 Analyze solutions and their impact on socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects in conflicts

Response is not present.

Analysis is a vague, inaccurate, and incomplete explanation as to the impact of the solutions presented on socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects in conflicts.

And explanation does not consist of at least four paragraphs.

Analysis is a clear, accurate, and complete explanation as to the impact of the solutions presented on socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects in conflicts.

Explanation consists of at least four paragraphs.

Item 3

Gender, Cultural Values and Dimensions, and Group Dynamics (4 paragraphs):

· Based on the Scenario in Item #1, explain the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics.

· Furthermore, explain any implications that may arise from when working between and within groups (i.e., women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups).

Your Response

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Rubric

Schwartz, S. H. (2012). An overview of the Schwartz theory of basic values. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2(1), 1–20. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1116.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 3: Gender

Based on the scenario:

LO 3.1 Explain the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics

Response is not present.

Response is a vague, inaccurate and incomplete explanation related to the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics

And

explanation does not consist of at least two paragraphs.

Response is a clear, accurate, and complete explanation related to the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics

And

explanation consists of at least two paragraphs.

Based on the scenario:

LO 3.2 Explain any implications that may arise from when working between and within groups

Response is not present.

Response is a vague, inaccurate and incomplete explanation related to any implications that may arise from working between and within groups (i.e., women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups)

And

explanation does not consist of at least two paragraphs.

Response is a clear, accurate, and complete explanation related to any implications that may arise from working between and within groups (i.e., women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups)

And

explanation consists of at least two paragraphs.

References

Provide a citation for each resource you used to write your response to this Assessment. The following citation has been provided as an example:

Schwartz, S. H. (2012). An overview of the Schwartz theory of basic values. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2(1), 1–20. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1116.

Mastery Rubric

In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every rubric row in addition to meeting the additional expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric.

Mastery Rubric

Yes

Exceeds Expectations: Social Roles and Social Behavior

Learning Objective: Analyze how culture influences socialization, social roles, social cognition, and social behavior to gain a greater appreciation of cultural appropriate behaviors in varied settings

The Intergroup Conflict Assessment does not provide a well-developed analysis of how culture influences socialization, social roles, social cognition, and social behavior to gain a greater appreciation of cultural appropriate behaviors in varied settings

The Intergroup Conflict Assessment provides a well-developed analysis of how culture influences socialization, social roles, social cognition, and social behavior to gain a greater appreciation of cultural appropriate behaviors in varied settings

Professional Skill Building

The faculty assessor will provide feedback based on the following Professional Skills: Engaging Multiple Social and Cultural Perspectives, Information Literacy, Inquiry and Analysis, and Written Communication. Although the feedback is here to inform the development of your skills, it is not a barrier to achieving the Competency unless the writing is too poor score the content of the Assessment. Review the rubric, and check your work based on the Learning Objectives listed. If you are concerned that your writing will not meet these expectations yet, reach out to your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) so he or she can work with you to further develop this important professional skill.

It is highly recommended that you use this opportunity to practice these important skills in the context of this Competency Assessment in order to receive feedback about your current level of proficiency.

Engaging Multiple Social and Cultural Perspectives: Apply strategies to develop intellectual flexibility and broad knowledge that enables perception of the world through the perspectives of diverse social and cultural perspectives
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Recognize the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives	Recognition is not present.	Response demonstrates a vague understanding of the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.	Response demonstrates a clear understanding of the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.
LO2: Recognize how knowledge from different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues in society	Recognition is not present.	Response demonstrates a vague understanding of how different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues.	Response demonstrates a clear understanding of how different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues.
LO3: Evaluate the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society	Evaluation is not present.	Response provides an incomplete evaluation of the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.	Response provides a thorough evaluation of the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.
LO4: Evaluate competing social and cultural perspectives on specific problems in order to arrive at a solution	Evaluation is not present.	Response provides an incomplete evaluation of perspectives and/or does not offer a viable solution.	Response provides a thorough evaluation of differing perspectives and is able to make a judgement regarding viable solutions.

Information Literacy: Apply strategies to evaluate information in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Identify and locate credible sources	No sources or noncredible sources are present.	Sources are inconsistently credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.	Sources are mostly credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO2: Analyze information sources	Analysis is not present.	Analysis superficially applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment and/or analysis is unclear.	Analysis thoroughly and clearly applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO3: Synthesize information from multiple, credible sources	Synthesis is not present.	Synthesis demonstrates a vague connection between multiple sources and/or the topic.	Synthesis demonstrates a clear and cohesive connection between multiple sources and/or ideas to support a given topic.

Inquiry and Analysis: Apply strategies to identify, frame, and evaluate issues and problems.
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Identify a problem or question in a selected area of study	No problem or question is presented.	The problem or question is vague or inappropriate to the selected field of study.	The problem or question is clearly stated in a form appropriate to the selected field of study.
LO2: Use a logical organizing principle to identify the key parts or elements of a problem or question in a selected field of study	Elements or parts of the problem or question are not presented.	Elements or parts of the problem or question are presented in a disorganized manner.	Elements or parts of the problem or question are presented in an organized manner.
LO3: Evaluate theories and approaches to explain complex problems within a chosen field of study.	No theoretical approach is presented.	A theoretical approach is vaguely presented.	A theoretical approach to the problem or question is presented and justified.
LO4: Apply organizing principles and theoretical approaches to identify solutions to a problem	No attempt is made to connect theories or organizing principles to solutions to the problem.	Connections between theories or organizing principles solutions to the problem are vague.	Theories and organizing principles are used to make connections, identify gaps, and/or provide evidence for showing solutions to the problem or questions.

Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Develop clear introduction statements (AWE 3; essay-level skills)	Introduction statement is not present.	Introduction statement is unclear and/or unfocused.	Introduction statement is well-defined and clearly describes the topic and focus of the response.
LO2: Use transitions to connect ideas (AWE 3; essay-level skills)	Transitions are not present.	Transitions are used inconsistently or limit reader’s access to ideas.	Writing conveys a cohesive idea through the effective use of transitions.
LO3: Use appropriate tone and vocabulary for a given audience (Awe 3; Awareness of audience and discipline)	Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate for the audience.	Vocabulary and tone vary throughout the writing, limiting reader’s access to ideas.	Vocabulary and tone communicate key concepts that are appropriate for the audience.
LO4: Apply APA formatting and style guidelines (Awe 3 awareness of audience and discipline and credit to source)	APA formatting and style are not present.	Writing inconsistently uses in-text citations and references. Major errors in APA Style impede understanding and/or violate standards for academic integrity.	Writing uses in-text citations appropriately, includes references when applicable, and is formatted according to APA Style. Minor errors in APA Style do not impede understanding or violate standards for academic integrity.