Reading from Eliot Aronson The Social Animal Aronson defines prejudice as a hostile or negative attitude toward a distinguishable group on the basis of generalizations derived from faulty or incomplete information. In this chapter, we will look at four basic causes of prejudice: (1) economic and political competition or conflict, (2) displaced aggression, (3) personality […]
1. Consider the pervasiveness of priming in our everyday lives. For example, have you ever had the experience of watching a horror movie and then noticed how an unexplained “creaky” noise in the house seemed ominous? How do expectations that we bring to contexts or situations benefit us, facilitating our perception and memory? How are […]
Developmental Analysis Instructions The purpose of this paper is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts of human growth and development. You will discuss your own development over your lifetime and how it relates to the developmental concepts discussed throughout this course. You will analyze […]
PSYC 4040 | SPRING 2020 | WILSON DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (updated 3.19.20) PAPER – DUE on May 1 at 11:59 pm on iCollege Select one topic from the list of options below. Be sure to read the guidelines carefully. Please email me or meet for office hours for clarification, assistance, or to bounce ideas. I’m happy […]