psychology
Create a synopsis/snapshot of our world
today. Use modern world applications of violence and the systemic
desensitization of an individual or group of people. Answer the
questions below in a single, cohesive essay.
Your essay should be a
minimum of 450 words. Your responses should balance personal reflection
with information from the lesson materials and required reading.
Remember to define and describe any psychology terms you use and cite
resources appropriately.
Describe a modern, nationally known, tragic event in which great harm was done to a group of people.
Using Bandura and Mischel’s theories, identify the mechanisms that were used to facilitate moral disengagement from this event.
Using Bandura and Mischel’s theories, discuss why you selected this event as a problem of moral disengagement.
Bandura
states that problems of moral disengagement must be solved by society
and not simply by changing individuals. How do you propose this can be
done using your event as a model?
Write a clear, well-organized
response to each of the following questions. Each of your responses
should be a minimum of 200 words in length. Your responses should
balance personal reflection with information from the lesson materials
and required reading. Remember to define and describe any psychology
terms you use and cite resources appropriately.
To what degree is
unconditional positive regard evident in our current educational system?
At what age(s) or grade level(s) is this idea the most important for
the student? Explain examples of some things that our current education
system does that do and do not work.
Think about a current
relationship you are in (e.g. with a partner, therapist, friend, or
parent) and use Rogers’s theory to discuss which characteristic(s) of a
fully functioning person might be difficult for you to overcome.
Consider
how cultural differences between two people might be a factor in
achieving unconditional positive regard. What barriers, if any, might
exist that would prevent a person from achieving unconditional positive
regard?
Write a clear, well-organized response to each of the
following questions. Each of your responses should be a minimum of 200
words in length. Your responses should balance personal reflection with
information from the lesson materials and required reading. Remember to
define and describe any psychology terms you use and cite resources
appropriately.
Do you agree with Maslow’s concept of
self-actualization? Do you believe self-actualization is a universal
goal? Using Maslow’s concept of self-actualization, discuss why or why
not.
Watch TED Talks video of Chip Conley discussing Gross National
Happiness.This is an idea and principle used by the Butanese Government,
based onMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. What are your thoughts on this
ideal? Is this something that we, as a Western society, can accomplish
and achieve? Provide specific examples of how Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs can be useful in today’s world.
Think about how you can use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in your own life. Make a list of your own goals and compare these goals with the hierarchy. Do you believe you are you on the right track to achieving your goals? Why or why not? Are there things you need to do first before accomplishing your goals? If so, what might they be?
Practice some form of meditation and reflect on this activity. As you meditate, be aware of the thoughts that enter your mind, the environment around you, and any potential distractions or barriers. After completing the activity, answer the questions below in a single, cohesive essay.
Your essay should be a minimum of 400 words. Your responses should balance personal reflection with information from the lesson materials and required reading. Remember to define and describe any psychology terms you use and cite resources appropriately.
Describe your experience. What did you notice? Did you enjoy or dislike the experience? What thoughts popped into your mind, if any?
What would your life be like if you practiced meditation regularly, with complete mindfulness? Do you think it could contribute to your overall happiness and satisfaction?
Compare your experience with the concept of meditation and mindfulness.
Describe the ethical dilemma(s) involved in the tarasoff case study and both sides of the issues, along with any conclusions you’ve reached personally. Make sure to explain your reasoning.