Much of what we tend to focus on when we study social psychology are topics that often have a negative connotation such as conformity, prejudice, aggression or obedience. A huge component of the study of social psychology; however, focuses on prosocial behavior – behaviors that focus on compassion and helping others. For this activity, you will focus on this more uplifting aspect of social psychology. Topics that fall under the area of prosocial behavior include altruism, helping, bystander intervention, empathy, and compassion, among others.

For this exercise, pick one day and seek to structure your thoughts and behaviors entirely around helping others. With each interaction or action you take, pause to think and ask yourself “is there a way I might help another here?” Hold a door for someone, offer your seat, share a smile, give a sincere compliment, show empathy to another, attempt to be more patient or understanding, etc. Your efforts should be in social settings that involve interactions with others (rather than something such as donating to a charity for instance). The goal is to be as thoughtfully prosocial in your interactions throughout the day as possible.

At the beginning of the day, jot down your general mood, feelings, attitude, etc.
Then throughout the day, whenever possible, carry a small notebook with you or make notes in an app on your phone to jot down meaningful encounters or experiences as you attempt to engage in prosocial behaviors.
At the end of the day, again reflect and take notes on how you feel, your general mood, feelings and attitudes, etc.

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There are four parts to the Fat Intake Analysis Project. Be sure to answer all four parts completely and
thoroughly. Put them all in the same Word document if possible, but do not forget to attach the labels from the
Part 1 and the screen shot from Part 2. Note: Part 1 may involve going to the store
Part 1: Compare regular and reduced-fat or non-fat versions of two food products. Compare calories,
ingredients, and taste. Please include the ingredients and nutrition facts labels.

Part 2: Complete a cardiovascular disease risk assessment at the Mayo Clinic website:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-disease-risk/itt-20084942.

Post a screen shot of your results. Describe any risk factors that you can reduce or eliminate.

Part 3: Do you eat foods with hydrogenated fats/oils? If so, list at least two and whether the nutrition label
mentions it. (Hint: Unless you make everything from scratch, you probably do.) If you do not, then mention
two common foods that include hydrogenated fats/oils and whether the nutrition label mentions it.

Part 4: The following is found in your patient’s lipid profile blood test:
https://www.healthtestingcenters.com/lipid-profile-blood-test-explained. What is found to be normal, if any?
What is found to be abnormal, if any? What changes could your patient make to possibly improve their
profile?

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