Define social psychology and explain how an individual’s values are adopted and how this impacts a person’s development of their sense of self. Include the role of perceived cultural values and their influence upon the individual’s self and their ability to interact within their world. 

Consider the role of new technologies when it comes to relationship formation and satisfaction. In what ways do smartphones and the internet more generally have positive effects on close relationships? What does research tell us about potential disadvantages of such technology for social connectedness? Finally, in what ways are the predictors of attraction discussed in this chapter similar versus different when it comes to face-to-face versus online forms of dating? 

You are at the beach and need to leave your blanket and expensive stereo system for ten minutes. How might the concept of self-presentation assist you as you ask strangers to watch your things while you are gone?  Compare and contrast an ingratiation strategy from a self-deprecating/self-handicapping strategy in both your approach and the likely result of getting someone to help out.

Watch the following video and write a reflection about the role of nonverbal communication and its influence upon our interpretations and impressions of people. What are things people need to understand to enhance their effectiveness of communication?

Include in your reflection the role of schemas and automatic processing as it pertains to communication between individuals. Include references as identified within the video.

Watch the following video and apply the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy to the characters found within Finding Nemo. Include an explanation of how one comes to adopt such a personal script. Include references as identified within the video.

You are running late to a meeting with a friend because your teacher insisted on meeting with you after class to discuss your grade. Upon arriving, your friend says, “You are inconsiderate and unreliable.” Why did your friend immediately think that your lateness was due to your personality instead of considering other factors? Use the Jones and amp: Harris (1967) study on attributions to explain your friend’s behavior.

Watch the following video and apply the following concepts. Include specific references as identified within the video. 

Fundamental attribution error

Self-serving attribution

Cultural influences

Watch the video and identify the benefits and drawbacks that exist from the use ofstereotypes. How do the concepts of primacy effect and belief perseveranceimpact our bias and use of stereotypes within our social cognition? How do stereotypes influence our sense of self? How do social stereotypes influence our automatic thinking and cognitive schema?

Describe Cooley’s Looking Glass Theory. How does his theory explain an individual’s perception as well as their ability to self compare? How does this explain their development of their self-esteem? How does social cognition play a role in the development of an individual’s sense of self? Finally include an explanation of the relationship of their cultural schema and its influence upon the self. 

Choose 2 concepts from each of the five chapters that you felt were most significant and identify them conceptually and provide a real life example of their application in life. 

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