Discuss explaining relationship.
Discuss explaining relationship
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Discuss how each perspective would explain this relationship.
This week you have learned about the four primary perspectives in social psychology: sociocultural, evolutionary, social learning,
and social cognitive, all of which can be used to describe social interactions; however, depending on the situation, some may be a better fit than others.
Let’s consider an important issue in social psychology—aggression—specifically the gender differences in aggression.
For this discussion we will assume that men are more aggressive than women.
- Discuss how each perspective would explain this relationship.
- Out of these four perspectives share which one you believe has the best explanatory power for explaining why there is a gender difference in aggression.
- Discuss at least three assumptions that this perspective would make in explaining this relationship.
1. Discussion post – 2-3 paragraphs. Use attached articles.
After completing this module’s readings, where do you see the future of social psychology going? Do you think we are heading in a different direction?
How can we use the sociocultural perspective and social neuroscience to help improve our social well-being or social welfare?
2. Journal entry – at least 2-3 paragraphs. Use info from previous assignments from the last 10 weeks.
Initial Entry: Reflect on the readings and research in this course and consider the information and perspectives that are vital to your emerging professional interests and your view of the role of psychology in the world. In your post, respond to the following questions:
- What do you feel are the most important pieces of information that you have learned?
- How has learning about classic and contemporary social psychology issues and research informed your understanding of real-world issues and problems?
- Can you find any trends in social psychological research that can be used to improve social welfare?
- How well can social psychological research help effect social change?
- What ethical issues should current and future researchers take into consideration as they design new studies in order to positively impact society?
Follow-Up Entry: In a new entry, synthesize what you have learned during this module’s blogging activities. Has your thinking changed from exchanging ideas with classmates and experiencing their viewpoints?
