How might “groupthink” account for the real or alleged mistakes that were made?

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1. Choose a major controversy event within our current day 2017 – 2018 for example, the 2016 presidential elections; the current political divide within our country;  or another example of your choosing. Drawing upon your knowledge and research of group decision-making processes, discuss the following:

a.How might “groupthink” account for the real or alleged mistakes that were made? That is, what symptoms of groupthink appeared to be present? Look for evidence of such things as group polarization, conformity pressures, self-censoring, mindguards, etc.

b.How could groupthink have been prevented? That is, what are some changes that could have been done in the decision-making process that might have led to better results?

2. Choose a major controversy event from the last 25 – 50 years, for example, the Bay of Pigs Invasion during President Kennedy’s era; Pearl Harbor during President Roosevelt’s era; the Vietnam War during President Johnson’s era; or another example of your choosing.  Drawing upon your knowledge and research of group decision-making processes, discuss the following:

a.How might “groupthink” account for the real or alleged mistakes that were made? That is, what symptoms of groupthink appeared to be present? Look for evidence of such things as group polarization, conformity pressures, self-censoring, mindguards, etc.

b.How could groupthink have been prevented? That is, what are some changes that could have been done in the decision making process that might have led to better results?

Key Difference – Group Polarization vs. Groupthink

Group polarization and groupthink are two terms that come in social psychology between which some difference can be identified. Group polarization refers to a situation where the attitudes or decisions of people in the group come out much stronger than in actuality. On the other hand, Groupthink refers to a condition in which members of a group arrive at conclusions based on the pressure from the group as they put their opinions and beliefs aside. The key difference between the two is that, in group polarization, the emphasis is on enhancing an opinion within a group but, in groupthink, the emphasis is on group unanimity.

Textbook : How Do Groups Intensify Decisions? (Myers & Twenge, 2018, pgs. 181 – 194).

Explain how your selected theoretical model aligns with your interests and career.

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Intelligence: From Theory to Test

In this unit, you are introduced to a variety of theories of intelligence, including Spearman’s two-factor theory (1927), Cattell-Horn’s two-factor theory (1966), Luria’s information processing approach (1966), Cattell-Horn and Carroll’s CHC model (1997), and Carroll’s three- stratum theory (1997).

In your post:

  • Describe how these theories differ in regard to the ever-reversing role of general intellectual ability factor (g).
  • Explain how these theories are relied upon in each of the following current tests that you also read about in this unit. Please note that some of these tests may now rely on more than one theory, or a theory different than the original versions of the same test. Subsequently, you will need to address such multiple contributions and only for the versions listed below (for example, fifth edition).
    • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, fourth and fifth editions.
    • Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, second edition.
    • Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, fifth edition.
    • Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, third or fourth editions.
  • Explain your thoughts regarding an intelligence test that has a dual theoretical basis, based on your readings and review of the theoretical influences on these tests. Explain your position by including consideration of validity.
  • Explain which theory of intelligence you find yourself most affiliated with in the context of your professional goals.
  • Explain how your selected theoretical model aligns with your interests and career.

Define multiple-role relationships and how one might occur in professional psychology.

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Define multiple-role relationships and how one might occur in professional psychology.

Describe an example of a multiple-role relationship that you did not previously share in the module discussion. Discuss the ramifications for the professional and the person affected by the professional’s actions or inaction.

For additional details, please refer to the Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric document attached.

PSY 570 Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Prompt: The four short paper assignments in this course provide you with an opportunity to explore course concepts to develop your own ideas about ethics in psychology. In this short paper, you will explore a multiple role relationship in the profession of psychology. You will develop an example of a multiple role relationship, evaluate the impact of this relationship upon both the professional and the individual affected, and conclude by assessing the example for violations of the APA Code of Ethics. Types of implications to consider for the professional and individual affected include:

 Professional

 Personal

 Legal

 Ethical Persons affected by the psychology professional’s actions or inaction include:

 Client

 Consultee

 Student

 Advisee

 Research Participant In the first section of your paper, describe an example of a multiple role relationship that you did not previously share in the module discussion. Evaluate your example for any ramifications for the professional and the person affected by the professional’s actions or inaction. In the second section of your paper, apply the lens of the APA Code of Ethics Principles and Standards to your example. Assess the example for any ethical violations under the APA Code of Ethics. Conclude your short paper by describing strategies to avoid ethical conflicts of your example. Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2–3 page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one- inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.

 

 

 

Rubric Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Multiple Role Relationship:

Example

Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes insights relevant to chosen professional field

Develops an example of a multiple role relationship

Develops an example of a multiple role relationship but example does not clearly fit the criteria of a multiple role relationship

Does not develop an example of a multiple role relationship

25

Multiple Role Relationship: Implications

Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes insights relevant to chosen professional field

Evaluates the implications of the relationship upon both the professional and the affected person

Evaluates the implications of the relationship but on only the professional or the affected person

Does not evaluate the implications of the relationship

30

Multiple Role Relationship: APA

Code of Ethics

Meets “Proficient” criteria and suggests strategies to avoid any violations

Applies principles and standards from the APA Code of Ethics to assess multiple role relationship example for violations

Discusses principles and standards from the APA Code of Ethics in relation to multiple role relationship example

Does not discuss principles and standards from the APA Code of Ethics in relation to multiple role relationship example

30

APA Writing

No errors related to APA organization, grammar, style, or citations

Minor errors related to APA organization, grammar, style, and citations

Some errors related to APA organization, grammar, style, and citations

Major APA errors related to organization, grammar, style, and citations

15

Earned Total 100%

Visionary Science Application Paper

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This is a SMALL 1000-words paper, so don’t let the word “paper” mislead you. As long as you do it sufficiently, you will get 100% of the points. 50% for half done in quality/quantity. 0% for insufficient work. So, there is no need to worry about strict or critical evaluation of your writing. It will be worth 59 points. The goal is to offer you practice in not just LEARNING scientific psychology, but actually APPLYING said science in making the world a better place (unfortunately, many people learn a lot of great science in college but don’t apply much/any of it).

What to write about:

Your task is to pick a topic/concept from the course and design a real-life project you could possibly implement. Explain

  1. WHAT this psychological science idea is, and
  2. HOW you will use this idea to change the world, improve the quality of life for people, or even push the frontiers of scientific inquiry/application.