Psychology

Overview

As you have developed a deeper understanding of the stereotypes and biases that promote prejudice and discrimination, you are now better equipped to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at home, in your workplace, and within your community. As we become aware of the intentions of others, social psychology provides us with a toolbox of strategies for improving our ability to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Prompt

For this journal activity, you will apply your newfound knowledge and awareness of social psychology to improve your life and the world around you. As you reflect, consider the various projects, milestone assignments, journal activities, discussions, and chapter readings that you’ve completed throughout the term. Respond in 3 to 5 sentences to each of the following rubric criteria:

Apply a socio-psychological theory or concept that you learned in this course:

· Describe how you have respectfully defied social norms in an authentic life example.

· Describe how you have successfully collaborated with others in a diverse and inclusive group setting in an authentic life example.

· Describe how you have helped, shared, or provided comfort to those in need in an authentic life example.

· Describe how you have applied a different lens to understand another person’s worldview in an authentic life example.