Write a 4–5-page assessment in which you apply theories and concepts about prejudice, stereotypes, and groups to different points related to these topics.
Prejudice and stereotyping seem to be part of the human condition, and it is essential to examine how attitudes develop in order to change our behavior as individuals and as a society.
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Assessment Instructions
Search for research articles on theories and concepts related to prejudice, stereotypes, and groups. For your assessment, apply at least one theory or concept to each of the following:
Your submitted assessment should be 4–5 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page. Support your statements and analyses with references to at least three scholarly research articles. Be sure to follow APA guidelines for format and style.
Additional Requirements
Social Judgment Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Examine how attitudes and behaviors of a group influence prejudice and stereotyping.Does not describe how attitudes and behaviors of a group influence prejudice and stereotyping. Describes how attitudes and behaviors of a group influence prejudice and stereotyping. Examines how attitudes and behaviors of a group influence prejudice and stereotyping. Examines how attitudes and behaviors of a group influence prejudice and stereotyping and provides specific, relevant examples. Analyze how portrayal of ethnic, cultural, and social groups by the media influences social perception of the group and perpetuates stereotyping.Does not explain how portrayal of ethnic, cultural, and social groups by the media influences social perception of the group and perpetuates stereotyping. Explains but does not analyze how portrayal of ethnic, cultural, and social groups by the media influences social perception of the group and perpetuates stereotyping. Analyzes how portrayal of ethnic, cultural, and social groups by the media influences social perception of the group and perpetuates stereotyping. Analyzes how portrayal of ethnic, cultural, and social groups by the media influences social perception of the group and perpetuates stereotyping; provides relevant, real-world examples. Explain how membership in a group influences social judgment.Does not explain how membership in a group influences social judgment. Explains how membership in a group influences social judgment but does not tie explanation to theory or concept. Explains how membership in a group influences social judgment. Analyzes how membership in a group influences social judgment. Analyze how subtle stereotyping and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change.Does not describe how subtle stereotyping and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change. Describes but does not analyze how subtle stereotyping and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change. Analyzes how subtle stereotyping and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change. Analyzes how subtle stereotyping and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change; suggests strategies to recognize and reduce subtle stereotyping and cognitive dissonance. Describe ethical challenges researchers face when conducting research on controversial topics.Does not describe ethical challenges researchers face when conducting research on controversial topics. Describes ethical challenges researchers face when conducting research on controversial topics but does not clarify how the challenges are ethical in nature. Describes ethical challenges researchers face when conducting research on controversial topics. Describes ethical challenges researchers face when conducting research on controversial topics and considers the implications for the field of psychology of not addressing the ethical challenges. Examine the implications and consequences for society of not addressing prejudice and stereotyping.Does not describe the implications and consequences for society of not addressing prejudice and stereotyping. Describes the implications and consequences for society of not addressing prejudice and stereotyping. Examines the implications and consequences for society of not addressing prejudice and stereotyping. Examines the implications and consequences for society of not addressing prejudice and stereotyping; recommends strategies for change. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style. Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors. Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors. Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.
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