Self and Self-Control

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Assessment 2 Instructions: Self and Self-Control

 

Apply theories and concepts from social psychology, behavioral ethics, and critical thinking to the case study you choose. Focus on theories dealing with culture and nature and the self.

Introduction

Social psychology can help you understand the world around you and answer questions about why people behave the way they do. Why is it so hard to take a chance and go back to school? Why do people start smoking when they know it’s bad for them? Why do protests turn violent at times? Being able to apply social psychological theory to personal and professional situations as well as to current events is a skill you need in order to take steps toward that understanding. For this assessment, you will complete a media piece and template in which you apply theories and concepts from social psychology focused on dealing with culture and nature and the self.

Preparation

  1. Access the Riverbend City: Self and Self-Control Case Studiesmultimedia piece to choose which case study you want to focus on and the social psychology theory, behavioral ethics concept, and critical thinking concept you have identified as being embedded in your case study.
  2. Use the Capella library to find two scholarly journal articles related to the social psychology theory you chose. You may choose to use one of the following articles as one of the two you are required to use:
  3. Review the Self and Self-Control Template [DOCX]you will use to write your paper.
  4. Review the Self and Self-Control Exemplar Paper [PDF]and the Self and Self-Control Case Study Exemplar [PDF] to better understand the expectations for this assessment.

Instructions

Once you’ve completed the interactive media piece, use the template to write your paper and submit it in the Assessment 2 area. In your paper, include the following:

  • Summarize the case study.
  • Describe credible and scholarly sources relevant to a particular theory.
  • Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.
  • Explain how social psychological research studies relate to a particular social psychological theory.
  • Apply an ethical reasoning concept to a chosen case study.
  • Apply a critical thinking concept to a chosen case study.
  • Address the appropriate audience and use discipline-specific language.
  • Use APA-style citations and book and journal references.

Additional Requirements

  • Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting:References and citations are formatted according to current APA Style and Format
  • Resources:Minimum of two scholarly or professional resources.
  • Template:Use the Self and Self-Control Template [DOCX] provided to complete the assessment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Select credible and scholarly sources in the field of social psychology using information literacy and research skills.
    • Describe credible and scholarly sources relevant to a particular theory.
  • Competency 2: Apply social psychological theory to topics in the field.
    • Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.
  • Competency 3: Apply social psychological research to topics in the field.
    • Explain how social psychological research studies relate to a particular social psychological theory.
  • Competency 4: Apply ethical reasoning to social psychology topics.
    • Apply an ethical reasoning concept to a chosen case study.
  • Competency 5: Apply critical thinking to social psychology topics.
    • Apply a critical thinking concept to a chosen case study.
  • Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
    • Address the appropriate audience in the text and adhere to discipline-specific language.
    • Use APA-style citations and book and journal references; other references may be missing elements.

SELF AND SELF CONTROL CASE STUDIES
Case Study 2 – Susan: Online Learning
Susan is an undergraduate learner at an online university. She has a full-time, dead-end job and, as a single
mother, she is responsible for the well-being of her son, Joe.
When she began her online education, Susan was highly motivated and inspired by the prospect of earning
an undergraduate degree in psychology so she could pursue a career, not just a job, as an addiction
therapist, and someday earn a Master’s or PhD in psychology. She set high standards for her course work,
monitored her investment of time into her study schedule, and boosted her willpower by learning more about
possible psychology professions that require higher education.
At first, Susan read all the instructions in her course, reviewed all the assigned readings, and paid attention
to grade feedback from her faculty. Recently, however, she really misses time with her son and friends, and
relaxing while watching TV. Susan has discovered that it is much faster for her to write discussions and
papers off the top of her head. She can answer many of the questions using her good fast brain, and she’s
willing to take a slight hit on her grades for not having all the citations and references included. This “just get
it done” mindset enables her to complete her course work and get back to her children and personal life.
Susan’s thinking now is that her addiction clients won’t ask her what her GPA was in school, and she never
aspired to be the world’s greatest therapist. She just needs to get her degree so she can have a professional
career, make more money, and have a better life.
Choose a case study
Case Study 2 – Susan: Online Learning
Choose a theory
Self-Regulation: Self-regulation refers to the self’s capacity to alter its own responses. You can find more
information on this theory in your text in Chapter 4, pages 131-138.
Choose a concept
Incrementalism: Incrementalism is the slippery slope that often causes people to slide unintentionally into
unethical behavior. It can happen when people cut small corners that become bigger over time. For more
information about this concept, review the What You Need to Know activity in Unit 3.
Choose a concept
Egocentric Thinking: Pursuing selfish interests at the expense of the rights, needs, and desires of others is
called egocentric thinking. For more information about this concept, review the What You Need to Know
activity in Unit 3.

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