Social Psycology Jounal

1. Recall the big questions discussed in Chapter 1. Select one (or more) of the questions, and apply it to a specific situation in your life. Briefly describe the situation, and discuss how you would answer the question based on your experience in that situation.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

2. Many people are concerned with the image others have of them. To alter people’s images, you might behave, act, and present yourself in a certain way. In other words, many people attempt to control the impression others form of them. This process is known as impression management.

In this journal assignment:

· Explain a situation in which you or someone you know engaged in impression management. Why did you engage in this behavior?

· Do you believe that you engage in impression management often? Why, or why not?

· Based on your answers above, when you engage in impression management, do you believe you are successful? Why, or why not?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

3. Consider humanity as the ultimate predator. Many if not most of us, particularly in the United States, are quite comfortable with the harvesting of organisms like tuna, deer, ducks, or rabbits. Other countries and cultures, however, value species that rarely, if ever, find their way to the North American dinner plate. What are your thoughts on the harvesting of organisms such as whales, dolphins, seals, etc.? Is hunting the only major issue that might threaten the existence of these organisms? Should we limit ourselves to eating only certain organisms? Why, or why not? In what ways are you selective about the foods you eat?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

4. Based on what you learned in Unit IV, describe the biodiversity in the area you live in. What kind of habitat do you live in, and what plants and organisms are common? What are some of the ecosystem services this biodiversity provides for you and your city or town?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

5. Based on what you learned in Unit IV, describe the biodiversity in the area you live in. What kind of habitat do you live in, and what plants and organisms are common? What are some of the ecosystem services this biodiversity provides for you and your city or town?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

6. Think of a time that you used the concept of catharsis as a way to release frustration or anger. In your journal response, describe what you did to engage in catharsis. Then, discuss both the positive and the negative outcomes to which using catharsis led. Considering these outcomes, what might you do differently in a similar situation? What actions may be more successful in moving forward and/or feeling better?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

7. Think of a time that you used the concept of catharsis as a way to release frustration or anger. In your journal response, describe what you did to engage in catharsis. Then, discuss both the positive and the negative outcomes to which using catharsis led. Considering these outcomes, what might you do differently in a similar situation? What actions may be more successful in moving forward and/or feeling better?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.