Choose only ONE question per topic, and write a coherent, well-organized essay, using concepts from the text of no less that 400-450 words (Three full Paragraphs) that responds to the question in its entirety. Following direction from section 5 (grading system) of syllabus–write clearly, include what you have learned in this unit without copying, cite your source, and apply the concept learned to the topic chosen. Read directions carefully and cover all aspects in a logical, well-organized essay.

• For full credit, remember to use a quote and list the textbook as reference at the end.
• Respond to two other student”s AP’s.
• You will need to post your AP first before you will see other students work.

Here are this units options:

• Using the textbook and video Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38, define conformity, compliance and obedience. Describe the Stanley Milgram Experiment using the textbook and video in the unit. Describe how you believe these concepts contributed to the behavior of the students in this experiment. For full credit, you must cite and reference the information from the textbook and video.

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• From the textbook define and explain the difference between Individualistic Culture and Collectivistic Culture. Then, using the lecture cases from “Psychosocial Aspects of Culture, language and Music” AND video “Hip-Hop and Shakespeare” by Akala, describe how language (methods of delivery such as poetry and music) effect individuals within ones culture. Share example of the struggle people have from a psychosocial perspective. For full credit, you must cite and reference the information from the textbook and video.

This Chapter surveys how other people in society affect us as individuals and how the “group process” such as conformity, obedience, de-individuation, and “group think” can change how individuals react and behave within the context of a social group. These concepts are particularly important as we reflect on all the recent events in our society within the last several months. Ponder how these concepts apply to society as a whole as to you individually as well.

You will read about the “Stanford Prison Experiment’ again. If you would like to review this in more depth, look back at week 2 lecture on ethics.

Another fascinating experiment in this Chapter was conducted by Stanley Milgram from Yale University in 1962. He conducted an experiment that studied obedience to authority. This followed the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, asking the question: ” Could Eichmann and his accomplices in the Holocaust just have been following orders?” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment (Links to an external site.) This is another classic learning experiment in psychology often known as the most important experiment in Social Psychology. After watching and reading about this ask yourself, would I follow along with violence toward others as well just because someone told me to? How much pressure would it take?

See the following video of this experiment and review of other examples of of 10 key concepts of social influence by “CrashCourse“, written by Kathleen Yale.

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Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38

Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38 – YouTube

Watch Stanley Milgram

For additional information, see the following video of real original clips with Stanley Milgram explaining the reasons for his experiment. You will also see the famous “shock generator” used in this experiment. Warning: There are some graphic clips of WWll deaths as well as images of the experiment that may be disturbing to some. This video is optional. “Clip with original footage from the Milgram Experiment. For educational purposes only!” presented by BigHistoryNL

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Milgram Experiment – Big History NL, threshold 6

Milgram Experiment – Big History NL, threshold 6 – YouTube