Select one of these responses and describe an instance of your own behavior that might be or have been the result of this particular type of social influence.

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PSYC 515 Social Psychology

This is a short essay assignment with a mixture of multiple-choice/short answer and essay questions that cite evidence or research to explain/support your answer.

Your essay answers must be in your own words with paraphrasing properly source credited.  Quotes in lieu of answering in your own words will not receive points.

Please submit your responses as a Word document (.docx file).  Make sure to number your responses so your instructor will know where one response ends and the next starts.  It is not necessary to rewrite each question in your document.  For multiple choice questions, CLEARLY indicate your response (a, b, c, or d) so that your instructor does not have to search and try to determine your response in your short answer explanation.

Responses should be approximately one-half page each (double-spaced) for a total of three pages (not including Title and References Pages if you choose to include them).

1.  According to Aronson’s analysis of the Challenger disaster, which of the following most likely did NOT contribute to the disaster?

a.  NASA had already conducted two dozen successful launches.

b.  A schoolteacher was on board, which had created more publicity than normal.

c.  At NASA, a lift-off decision was a more desirable decision than a delay.

d. NASA engineers assured management that all safety measures had been taken.

Explain why you selected this answer.

2.  Aronson and O’Leary conducted a study designed to encourage water conservation among male students showering at the university field house.  Under what conditions were students less likely to conserve water?  Explain the conditions under which students were more likely to conserve water (by turning off the shower while soaping up).

3.  Why did Milgram conduct his experiments on obedience?  What features, according to Article #4 in Readings About the Social Animal, helped to account for the high levels of obedience displayed by Milgram’s subjects?

4.  Define and give examples of compliance, identification, and internalization.  Which of these has the most permanent influence on an individual’s behavior?  Select one of these responses and describe an instance of your own behavior that might be or have been the result of this particular type of social influence.

5.  Why don’t bystanders come to the aid of victims of injury or crime?  Summarize the reasons for non-intervention by bystanders.  Summarize the conditions under which some bystanders do respond to someone in distress.

What were the theoretical underpinnings of the movement? What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? Who were the key theorists?

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Benchmark – Major Psychological Movements

Understanding the theoretical foundations, influential theorists, and demarcation of the three major movements of psychology is essential to having a fundamental knowledge of the discipline. Psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE) are recognized as the three primary movements of psychology.  As such, they provide a rich history of human science and form the basis for understanding human experience and the human condition as a whole. In this assignment, you will address this history, synthesize the theories, and consider applications of the theories.

General Requirements:

· To foster retention of foundational theories in psychology, this assignment requires the incorporation of information from this course and previous courses regarding psychological theories and their applications. Refer to PSY-802, Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Theory and PSY-803, Behaviorism to assist with this assignment.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments.

· This assignment requires that at least Twelve scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. Scholarly works encountered in prior doctoral courses may be used in this assignment.

· You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Write a paper (2,250-2,500 words) that demonstrates your understanding of the primary movements in psychology – psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE). Your paper should provide a historical perspective for each of the movements, showcase your understanding of the key components of each, and suggest a synthesis and application of the theories. Include the following subheadings in your paper:

1. An overall historical context of all three movements. (Benchmarks C.1.1:  Discuss the history and development of the theories of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and   Humanistic/Transpersonal/Existential (HTE) Psychology)

2. A rationale for why each movement is/was considered essential to understanding human behavior and experiences.

3. An analysis of psychoanalysis/psychodynamic theory. What were the primary tenets and perspectives of the theories? Who were the key theorists? How did their work lead them to new ideas including Neo-Freudianism?

4. An analysis of behaviorism. What were the theoretical underpinnings of the movement? What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? Who were the key theorists?

5. An analysis of humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE). From what cultural and historical contexts did the movement emerge? What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? How do these tenets and concepts differ across the movement? Who were the key theorists?

6. A synthesis of these movements. How did these movements enhance the understanding of human behavior, growth, and potential? (Benchmarks C.1.2:  Synthesize the theories of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and HTE Psychology)

7. An evaluation of the applications of the theories that were the basis for each of these movements. To what extent has the application of these theories enhanced treatments in mental health and the helping professions? (Benchmarks C.1.3:  Evaluate the common applications of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and HTE Psychology)

8. Synthesis of the theories of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and HTE Psychology

9. A statement of next steps. What comes next in the development of psychological approaches to understanding human behavior and experience

STUDY MATERIALS

Read Chapters 38 and 44.

URL:http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2014/the-handbook-of-humanistic-psychology_theory-research-and-practice_ebook_2e.php

Whiting, L. (2001). Analysis of phenomenological data: Personal reflections on Giogi’s method. Nurse Researcher, 9(2), 60-74.

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Luskin, F. (2004). Transformative practices for integrating mind-body-spirit. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(Supplement), S15–s23.

URL:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Frederic_Luskin/publication/8099816_Transformative_Practices_for_Integrating_Mind-Body-Spirit/links/56ebd8e508ae24f05099066f.pdf

Fossarelli, P. (2002). Fearfully wonderfully made: The interconnectedness of body-mind-spirit. Journal of Religion and Health, 41(3), 207–229.

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Samuel, G. (2010). Healing, efficacy and the spirits. Journal of Ritual Studies, 24(2), 7–20.

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Describe the similarities and differences in the way they both nonverbally communicate.

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M2 Assignment 2 Submission   Assignment          Task: Submit to complete this assignment        Overdue – October 17 at 11:59 PM       Assignment 2: Nonverbal Communication and Culture   Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research the differences in culture and nonverbal communication. Every culture has a different understanding of what is appropriate nonverbal communication. In the United States, eye contact is a sign of attention or respect. In other cultures, eye contact is seen as rude and disrespectful. In this assignment, you will compare and contrast how a different culture you interact with in your daily life may interpret nonverbal communication differently than what is “culturally acceptable” in the United States. Make sure to take into account nonverbal gestures such as appearance, tone, space, eye contact, gestures, etc.  Based on your research and your personal experience, answer the following questions: •Explain why you picked the different culture that you are researching. How do you interact with that culture on a regular basis? •Compare and contrast the different cultures. Describe the similarities and differences in the way they both nonverbally communicate. •As the world becomes more global and cultures intersect, describe and analyze at least two ways you can use your findings in your daily life to help you be a more culturally competent communicator.

Create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation using the Walden University presentation template. In addition, include audio narration that addresses the following: 

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You are a correctional administrator in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). You have over 20 years of experience in the BOP at various prisons. Your next assignment is going to be very difficult. You are being assigned to a federal prison that houses the worst-behaved federal inmates. This facility is known as a “SMU,” or Segregated Management Unit. All 1,100 prisoners have been placed at the SMU for serious infractions/offenses while at other prisons. The recidivism rate for the SMU inmates is twice as high when compared to all other federal prison inmates. In addition, SMU inmates commit a higher number of infractions while incarcerated, such as assaults on staff and other inmates. You have been asked by the SMU Warden to develop a multi-faceted, evidence-based approach to reducing recidivism and improving institutional behavior for the SMU inmates. Your plan should include three evidence-based practices. Several resources have been provided to assist you identifying the evidence-based practices.

Create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation using the Walden University presentation template. In addition, include audio narration that addresses the following:

  1. Introductory slide of your plan and goal(s) (1 slide)
  2. Overview and explanation of evidence-based approach #1 (3 slides)
  3. Overview and explanation of evidence-based approach #2 (3 slides)
  4. Overview and explanation of evidence-based approach #3 (3 slides)