psychology

If you attempt to mix-and-match prompts from different essays you will lose half of your essay grade (e.g., if you select 1A & 3G you will lose 15 points).  Essay responses should be 2-3 paragraphs.

Essay option 1.   (choose 2 of 3 below; don't answer all 3 across A B C)
a. Johnson & Wilson (article)
- What were the differences in size & strength perceptions of Asian, Black, & White men?
- How did racial stereotypes influence judgments?

b.  Lovaglia (article): Discuss the Robber's Cave study (Carolyn Sherif & Muzafer Sherif)

c.  Discuss 3 of the 4 ways in which schemas influence behavior. Use at least 2 of the related studies we discussed during lecture as part of your answer.

Essay option 2.   (choose 2 of 3 below; don't answer all 3 across D E F)
d.  Talhelm (article): Discuss how the Starbucks findings are related to individualism & collectivism in different parts of China

e.  Lovaglia (article): Discuss Ridgeway’s research on the Glass Ceiling

f.  Psychological Distance: Use two of Milgram's obedience variations to explain the relevance of psychological distance. (You may use up to three examples if necessary)

Essay option 3.   (choose 2 of 3 below; don't answer all 3 across G H I)
g.  Dal (article): Discuss the interaction between introversion/extraversion & social loafing.

h.  Lovaglia (article): Discuss Steele's research on Stereotype Threat.

i.   Peer Pressure: Discuss the following three examples of normative social influence from among Asch's variations
- Allyship
- Privacy
- Group Size