Social Factors

Select and discuss your opinions and reactions to 4 of the 12 pictures from the link above. Provide and receive feedback from classmates.

To complete the assignment perform the following:

  1. Initial Post:

Paragraph 1- Describe the four pictures selected, and explain why you selected each. (This paragraph should be typed, single spaced, indented first line, and at least 50 - 100 words).

Paragraph 2 - Briefly describe your overall reaction/experience during the experiment. This means to describe how you felt, what you were thinking while you were describing the pictures you selected, and your reactions while giving and receiving feedback to/from your peers. (This paragraph should be typed, single spaced, indented first line, and at least 100 - 150 words).

Paragraph 3 - Review list of Social Factors below and select 3 that influenced you most during the experiment. Define each term and explain how each influenced you during the experiment. (This paragraph should be typed, single spaced, indented first line, and at least 100 - 150 words).

List of Social Factors

Conformity, Obedience, Group Pressure, Fundamental Attribution Error, Cognitive Dissonance,

Social Norms, Social Loafing, Conformation bias, Groupthink, Attitude, Group Polarization,

Cultural Truisms, Stereotype, Prejudice, Discrimination, Ageism

  1. Peer Responses:

Make a three sentence or longer reply to at least two other posts. Your response should fully explain a position, add to the discussion, and do not include simple “I agree or disagree statements,” or simply restate the peer's argument/position.