Disscussion A&B

Discussion:

Part A: Read the journal article, Halim et. al, 2014 (Week 6 --> Instructional Materials), and briefly summarize the main findings of the three studies. What questions did the studies leave you with? What else would you like to know? If you could further investigate this topic, what would your research question be?

Part B: For this week's applied assignment, you will be required to generate applied examples for each of the following terms. In order to earn the full points, you will also need to clearly describe  why  this is an example of the term. Each applied example (and justification) should be around 3-5 sentences. You should submit your answers in the submission box below.

(1) Your text defines  proscribed prejudice as prejudices that are contrary to one's religious beliefs and so are not allowable under religious doctrine. On the other hand, a  permitted prejudice is defined as prejudices that do not violate one's religious beliefs and so are allowable under religious doctrine.

· For these terms, provide an example of a  proscribed prejudice and then one of a  permitted prejudice. The example does not have to align with your own religious doctrine (if applicable). 

· Within your answer be sure to explain  why  the prejudice would be considered either proscribed or permitted. 

(2) Your text defines an  authoritarian personality as a personality type that is especially susceptible to unquestioning obedience to authority.

· For this term, think of a current (i.e., alive) well-known person whom you believe exhibits many of the necessary characteristics of an  authoritarian personality. This person should be a celebrity, politician, artist, etc. whom most people in the class will know about. Within your answer be sure to explain why you believe this person is a great example of an authoritarian personality.

(3) Your text defines  intergroup anxiety as the feelings of discomfort many people experience when interacting with, or anticipating an interaction with, members of other groups.

· For this term, provide an example of how you have seen a current event or issue be influenced by  intergroup anxiety. Within your answer, be sure to describe how your example clearly exemplifies intergroup anxiety and why.