Tuesday, January 25, 2011

agenda 1/24/2011

1. Warmup 1/24/2011
Period 5

Pick three of the following topics and give 1 example of the three in relation to a study

Period 6
Identify at least one situation for each topic in the movie Donnie Darko.

1. Attribution
a. Actor-observer effect
b. Dispositional factors
2. Errors in attribution
a. Fundamental attribution error
b. Self-serving bias
3. Social Identity Theory
a. In-group
b. Out-group
c. Social comparison
4. Social representation
5. Social learning theory
a. Observational learning
b. Vicarious reinforcement
6. Conformity
a. Groupthink
b. Cognitive dissonance
7. Individualism
8. Collectivism
9. Social cognition
10. Impression management theory

2. Discussion 4.3

3. Movie (Donnie Darko)

4. Homework: Study for test

Friday, January 21, 2011

agenda 1/21/2011

1. Warm-up 1/21/2011
Describe an experiment that could be demonstrated in our society that would show stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination. Be sure to think about ethical considerations. Please collaborate with one other individual at your table or within arm’s length using QUIET voices. Put both of your names on one journal entry.

2. Discussion on Warm-up and ethical concerns.

3. Test review

4 Homework:
Blog #3 due Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
STUDY FOR YOUR EXAM!

Test questions for Chapter 4

Psychology Chapter 4 exam


1. Explain in detail one of the research methods that is used at the sociocultural level of analysis. Include the reasoning as well as two studies that illustrate the use of the method.

2. Define attribution theory and give an in-depth analysis of the research to discuss two errors that occur.

3. Compare and contrast Tajifel’s social identity theory vs. Moscovici’s social representations. Give real-life examples of each and be sure to explain the relevance in modern society.

4. Describe the way stereotypes are formed, maintained, and overcome? Be sure to use appropriate chapter vocabulary and research that helped identify each step.

5. Evaluate Bandura’s social learning theory using two studies that confirm as well as one study that disagrees with the theory. Reflect on flaws within the studies and what can be done to make them more valid.

6. Identify three techniques of compliance giving valid research that supports each. Also, give a real life experience that could be considered an example of each of the three techniques.

7. Use the Asch paradigm to define conformity and explain why people adhere to others thoughts and actions using two studies. Also, explain why some people do not conform and give an example of one study that demonstrates this.

8. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on human behavior. In doing so, include two relevant research studies that show cultural variance.

9. Explain Sherif’s Robbers’ Cave experiment. Associate how the experimenters were able to utilize social identity theory along with the contact hypothesis to eventually develop superordinate goals. What were some ethical considerations that were not taken into account during the experiment and how could someone replicate this experiment using modern society,

10. Compare and contrast a biological basis of prejudice to sociocultural learning. Include at least three experiments that give a scientific backing to both perspectives.

Sabido method winners

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Agenda 1/19/2011

1. Sabido Method presentations and vote.

2. Discussion 4.3 (Stereotypes)

3. Homework:
a. Learning Objectives due by classtime Friday.
b. Blog #3 due Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
c. Exam on your block day next week.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Agenda 1/18/2010

1. Warm-up 1/18/2011
Examine the cultural dimensions of individualism vs. collectivism? Give clear examples of how the dimensions affect behavior.

2. Blog questions and grade review. Test will be on your block day next week. Review will be available online (possibly in class as well) for Friday.

3. Learning objectives in small groups

4. Homework:
1. Post learning objectives by Friday in class.
2. Sabido method activity due Wed for Period 5 and Thurs for Period 6.
3. Blog #3 due Sunday night at 8:00 p.m.

TEST

The test will be next week during your block period (1/26 or 1/27th.) The test will be in essay format and I will have a copy of an example of how it should look by Monday online. Please email me with any questions.

Thanks,
Mr. Tulper

lelandtulper@gmail.com

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

agenda 1/12/2011

1. homework due: Learning objectives due tuesday 1/18/2010 in class (including Mark Scheme.)
Blog question due Sunday 1/16 @ 8pm.
Definitions due Thursday 1/13 @ 8pm to lelandtulper@gmail.com
xtranomral.com assignment due 1/19 for Period 5 and 1/20 for Period 6. Instructions are as follows.

www.xtranormal.com
Make your own movie utilizing the Sabido method. It needs to have at least 2 characters and will be shown to the class. Make it appropriate and showing a true lesson in US society. You may use the same topic, but the script needs to be unique. You also need to have at least 2 interactions…meaning talking back and forth for 4 sentences.
These are due on Wed for Period 5, Thurs for Period 6.
Period 5 login: make your own login
Period 6 login: make your own login

2. Discussion: 4.2 and 4.3

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Learning objectives 4.2

Learning outcomes Period 5
a. Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
Writer = Matt, editor = Tara

b. Discuss the use of compliance techniques.
Writer = Lilly, editor = Anna S.

c. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
Writer = Sheila, editor = Leslie

d. Discuss factors influencing conformity.
Writer = Francesca, editor = Eliot

e. Define the term culture and cultural norms
Writer = Connor, editor = Elyana

f. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior.
Writer = Rachel, editor = Zahava

g. Using examples, explain emic and etic concepts.
Writer = Anne, editor = Mohira

Learning outcomes Period 6
a. Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
Writer = Eleah, editor = Liz W.

b. Discuss the use of compliance techniques.
Writer = Chloe, editor = Michal

c. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
Writer = Evan, editor = Daniel

d. Discuss factors influencing conformity.
Writer = Ben, editor = Libby G.

e. Define the term culture and cultural norms
Writer = Michael, editor = Olivia

f. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior.
Writer = Hope, editor = Nick

g. Using examples, explain emic and etic concepts.
Writer = Spencer, editor = Rachel

agenda 1/11/2011

1. Warm-up 1/11/2011

Answer one of the two questions in detail.

1. Fiske performed a study in 2007 regarding brain activity in participants viewing photos. Explain the experiment and results and give a couple of reasons for the outcome.

2. In 1961, Sherif carried out the Robbers’ Cave experiment. Explain the experiment and what the research found.

2. Discussion 4.2

3. Video (Full Metal Jacket)

4. Homework: Learning objectives due Tuesday 1/18
Blog Questions due Sunday 1/16 @ 8:00 p.m.
Definitions due Thursday 1/13 @ 8:00 p.m. to my email.

lelandtulper@gmail.com

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Chapter 4 vocab

Apparently the link from the yola site is not working for everyone, so here it is as well.
Detailed Definitions for Chapter 4.2 – 4.3

Email answers to lelandtulper@gmail.com. Double check your work before you turn it in for grammar, spelling, and citing.

Periods 5&6
• Irma
o Norm
o Social Learning Theory
• Mohira
o Observational Learning
o Attention
o Retention
• Anne
o Motor reproduction
o Motivation
• Zahava
o Consistency
o Identification with the model
o Rewards/punishment
• Rachel C.
o Reinforcement
o Liking the model
• Elyana
o The Sabido method
• Connor
o Compliance Techniques
o Authority
• Eliot
o Commitment
o Liking
o Reciprocity
• Francesca
o Scarcity
o Social proof
• Leslie
o Reciprocity principle
o Door-in-the-face technique
• Sheila
o Goal gradients
o Foot-in-the-door technique
• Anna
o Low-balling
o Hazing
• Lilly
o Conformity
o Confederates
• Tara
o Asch paradigm
o Groups size
• Matthew
o Unanimity
o Confidence
o Self-esteem
• Rachel B.
o Groupthink
o Informational social influence
o Normative social influence
• Spencer
o Social comparison
o Cognitive dissonance
• Nick
o Etic
o Emic
• Hope
o Cultural Norms
o Dimensions
• Olivia
o Individualism
o Collectivism
• Michael
o Uncertainty
o Avoidance
• Libby G
o Confucian work dynamism
o Ecological fallacy
o Proxemic theory
• Ben
o Stereotyping
o Prejudice
• Daniel
o Discrimination
o Heuristics


• Evan
o Availability heuristic
o Social cognition
• Michal
o Impression management theory
o Actor-observer bias
• Chloe
o Robbers’ Cave experiment
• Liz W.
o Superordinate goals
o Contact hypothesis
• Eleah
o Multi-factorial

Friday, January 7, 2011

agenda 1/07/2011

1. Bell Task: 01/7/2011

Please answer one of the following two questions with as much detail as possible to show that you read as well as used some sort of critical thinking.

1. Give at least two examples of hazing and use at least two experiments to explain why it is effective.
2. Give a detailed description of the conformity experiment by Asch (1951) including the results. Demonstrate two problems with the experiment which could include other experiments that had different outcomes.

* Be sure to write your name on the page and specify which question you are answering.

2. Discussion 4.2

3. Homework: Make sure you have all of 4.2 read by Monday.
Have your blog answers finished and responses done as well by 8:00p.m.
Sunday night.
Look over the definitions list to see what you were assigned and start your detailed descriptions. This will be due by the end of next week.

Have a safe weekend!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Agenda 1/06/2011

1. Bell Task: Pick two of the three questions to answer for warm-up
1/06/2011

1. Explain the Sabido method and associate it with examples in our society. Does it work? Why or why not?

2. What is the reciprocity principle and give two examples of where it can be used as an advantage and why?

3. Discuss why the introduction of Television on the island of St. Helena may have had different outcomes than the studies performed by Bandura (1961) as well as Kimball and Zabrack (1986).

* Make sure to note which questions you chose.

2. Discussion 4.2

3. Homework: Read the rest of 4.2 (p 118-127)
Post Blog response due Sunday at 8pm with one post and one reply.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Agenda 1/5/11 Wednesday

1. Introduction and Expectations for Semester 2
2. HW: Read 4.2 through pg. 117