Self and Self-Control

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Self and Self-Control Assignment Template

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Full Title of Paper

Learner’s Full Name

PSYC3520

Self and Self-Control

Capella University

Due Date of Paper

Full Title of Paper

Case Study

Provide a brief overview of the case study in your own words to inform the reader what this case is about. Explain how this case study includes a focus on the self and/or self-control. Assume the reader has no previous knowledge of the case. Use your own words to make your paper original; avoid quoting from the case study language.

Explain in your own words (not quoting sources) the social psychology concept you selected that will be applied to this case study. Include at least one citation and reference to tell the reader the source of this concept (for example, Baumeister & Bushman, 2017).

Research Support

Research Summary

Summarize each of your research articles. Briefly describe the research methods and the relevant findings. This demonstrates that your chosen concept is a recognized social psychology concept. It elevates your concept above less reputable concepts (for example, pseudoscience or “junk science”) for which there is little or no scholarly supportive research evidence.

Research Interpretation

Provide your own interpretation of how each of your cited research findings recognizes your selected social psychology concept. Paraphrase in your own words (no quoting) from the abstract or discussion section of the articles what the authors concluded that supports your concept as a recognized social psychology concept. (For example, Smith & Jones (2018) concluded that the XYZ concept was shown to have a significant measurable effect in this research.)

Application of (Social Psychology Concept Name)

Apply the social psychology concept to the case study. Describe how the concept is evident in your case. What information, thoughts, feelings, or actions described in the case study indicate that your chosen concept is evident? Avoid fabricating circumstances or mind-reading in an effort to justify your application. Evidence for the concepts is included in each case study.

Ethical Reasoning Application

Each case study has at least one ethical issue to consider. Utilizing the elements of behavioral ethics, apply at least one ethical reasoning concept to your chosen case study.

Ethical Concept

Provide a brief description of the ethical concept that is evident in your case study, and include a citation and reference to the source of your information about the concept. This section reveals your understanding of the ethical concept.

Supportive Evidence

Describe the relevant details from the case study that support your conclusion that this ethical issue is applicable in your case. This section reveals your ability to identify the clues or markers that indicate the presence of the ethical concept.

Critical Thinking Application

Each case study displays at least one critical thinking issue. Utilizing the standards of critical thinking, identify and apply at least one critical thinking concept in your case study.

Critical Thinking Issue

Provide a brief description of the critical thinking issue that is evident in your case study, and include a citation and reference to the source of your information about the concept. This section reveals your understanding of the critical thinking concept.

Supportive Evidence

Describe the relevant details from the case study that support your conclusion that this critical thinking issue is applicable in your case. This section reveals your ability to identify the clues or markers that indicate the presence of the critical thinking concept.

References (separate page)

Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2021). Social psychology and human nature (5th ed.). Cengage.

SELF AND SELF CONTROL CASE STUDIES

Case Study 1 - Mark and Joe: Party Planning

Mark and Joe are planning a large social event for their immediate family and friends. They need to rent a venue that will safely hold a lot of people, and provide food and beverages, including alcohol. Mark has found an affordable place, but there is a fire safety capacity limit of 50 people for this venue. However, the more people who attend, the bigger the discount (kickback) on the rental price of the venue for Mark. Joe does not know about these safety and financial details.

Mark: "If we each invite 15 of our friends, and each of them invites a date to attend with them, how many would be attending?"

Joe: "A lot! And I am Mr. Party! Got to keep up my reputation!"

Mark: "No. I mean, exactly how many would attend?"

Joe: (multiplying in his head and counting on his fingers) "That would be 60… plus you and me and our dates… that would be 64."

Mark: "Okay. Do you think we can limit ourselves to 64? We've got a lot of friends and if we don't invite everyone, some of our friends may be upset."

Joe: "Why limit the number? Mr. Party is here, and we're serving cold beer!"

Mark: "Well, the place may not be big enough to hold all our friends, so we need to keep a lid on it."

Joe: "Let's squeeze as many in as we can. When I throw a party, it needs to rock!"

Mark: "OK. Let's do this thing!" (They high-five.)

Choose a case study

Case Study 1 - Mark and Joe: Party Planning

Choose a theory

Self-Serving Bias: The self-serving bias leads people to claim credit for success but deny blame for failure.

You can find more information on this theory in your text in Chapter 3, page 95.

Choose a concept

Loss Aversion: We hate losses about twice as much as we enjoy gains, meaning we are more likely to act unethically to avoid a loss than to secure a gain. This phenomenon is known as loss aversion. For more information about this concept, review the What You Need to Know activity in Unit 3.

Choose a concept

Egocentric Thinking: Pursuing selfish interests at the expense of the rights, needs, and desires of others is called egocentric thinking. For more information about this concept, review the What You Need to Know activity in Unit 3.

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Self and Self-Control Assignment Template

Delete all instructions from the template

before submitting your paper for grading.

Full Title of Paper

Learner’s Full Name

PSYC3520

Self and Self-Control

Capella University

Due Date of Paper

Full Title of Paper

Case Study

Provide a brief overview of the case study in your own words to inform the reader what this case is about. Explain how this case study includes a focus on the self and/or self-control. Assume the reader has no previous knowledge of the case. Use your own words to make your paper original; avoid quoting from the case study language.

Explain in your own words (not quoting sources) the social psychology concept you selected that will be applied to this case study. Include at least one citation and reference to tell the reader the source of this concept (for example, Baumeister & Bushman, 2017).

Research Support

Research Summary

Summarize each of your research articles. Briefly describe the research methods and the relevant findings. This demonstrates that your chosen concept is a recognized social psychology concept. It elevates your concept above less reputable concepts (for example, pseudoscience or “junk science”) for which there is little or no scholarly supportive research evidence.

Research Interpretation

Provide your own interpretation of how each of your cited research findings recognizes your selected social psychology concept. Paraphrase in your own words (no quoting) from the abstract or discussion section of the articles what the authors concluded that supports your concept as a recognized social psychology concept. (For example, Smith & Jones (2018) concluded that the XYZ concept was shown to have a significant measurable effect in this research.)

Application of (Social Psychology Concept Name)

Apply the social psychology concept to the case study. Describe how the concept is evident in your case. What information, thoughts, feelings, or actions described in the case study indicate that your chosen concept is evident? Avoid fabricating circumstances or mind-reading in an effort to justify your application. Evidence for the concepts is included in each case study.

Ethical Reasoning Application

Each case study has at least one ethical issue to consider. Utilizing the elements of behavioral ethics, apply at least one ethical reasoning concept to your chosen case study.

Ethical Concept

Provide a brief description of the ethical concept that is evident in your case study, and include a citation and reference to the source of your information about the concept. This section reveals your understanding of the ethical concept.

Supportive Evidence

Describe the relevant details from the case study that support your conclusion that this ethical issue is applicable in your case. This section reveals your ability to identify the clues or markers that indicate the presence of the ethical concept.

Critical Thinking Application

Each case study displays at least one critical thinking issue. Utilizing the standards of critical thinking, identify and apply at least one critical thinking concept in your case study.

Critical Thinking Issue

Provide a brief description of the critical thinking issue that is evident in your case study, and include a citation and reference to the source of your information about the concept. This section reveals your understanding of the critical thinking concept.

Supportive Evidence

Describe the relevant details from the case study that support your conclusion that this critical thinking issue is applicable in your case. This section reveals your ability to identify the clues or markers that indicate the presence of the critical thinking concept.

References (separate page)

Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2021). Social psychology and human nature (5th ed.). Cengage.