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QUESTION2.docxApplying Social Psychology
Thoroughly answer each of the questions in the essay. If the essay calls for an article summary, think of it as the article summary you do for your assignment. It must be thorough. You must use citations and references. Please do not turn in work without this. Think of each of the essays as mini papers. Too little of a response will cost points. Point values matter and for reference, you'll need at least a paragraph for something valued at 5 points. If it is more points, should be a longer reply and contain detailed information to support your answer.
You need to support your answers with citations and references. This is not an opinion-based essay, but factually supported and documented answers from our reading. There may be a question or two that ask you for your opinion. You would share your opinion, but you must again, back up what you say with academic sources. Worth 250 pt total
Chapter 12-14 in the Social Psychology 11th Edition-Saul Kassin, Markus, & Fein Text; Morgan & Siebert Articles
Linking Developmental Experiences to Leader Effectiveness and Promotability: The Mediating Role of Leadership Self‐Efficacy and Mentor Network
Misinformation Can Influence Memory for Recently Experienced, Highly Stressful Events
List and explain the mechanisms of self-enhancement. Pick one and describe a situation where it would be used—50 pts (Define mechanisms of self-enhancement and explain what they are in your own words. (15 pts). Individually define 5 of them and explain each one on your terms. (5 pts each for a total of 25 pts). Explain how 1 of the mechanisms in a situation would be used for (10 pts.)
Question 2
Previous research on conformity has shown that peers profoundly influence adolescent alcohol use. “The myth of conformity” article didn’t come to the same conclusion. What did they find, and why did they find different/conflicting results from previous research? 50 pts (What did the article find (15 pts.) Why did it find this? What’s the explanation for this phenomenon? (15 pts.) Find an article that argues the opposite of this article and contrast them (20 pts.)
Question 3
Can a person be genuinely altruistic? Most psychological theories assume an egoistic, self-interested bottom line. However, this is an argument that people are genuinely altruistic. Explain this argument. 50 pts. (Define/explain Altruism (10 pts.) What are the arguments for altruism (list 2-3) 15 pts. What are opinions against altruism (2-3) (15 pts.)? Based on this evidence you provided, do YOU think people can be altruistic or not?
Question 4
The nature versus nurture debate influences our understanding of every behavior. What is the nature argument for aggression? What is the nurture argument for aggression? Feel free to use research, theory, and other evidence as explained in the course texts. (50 pts.) (Explain the nature argument (include min. Two sources) list 3-4 of the major points). 15 pts. Explain the nurture argument (include min. two references) (list 3-4 of the significant issues) 15 pts. Based on the evidence, what is the best explanation for aggression? (20 pts.)
Question 5
Explain the results of a research article that focuses on the fundamental attribution error. Show how the study confirmed this effect. (50 pts.) Explain the fundamental attribution error (10 pts.) Summarize the article (Hint do this like the paper article summary assignments) (20 pts.) Explain why this study confirms the fundamental attribution error effect. (20 pts.)
