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Social Perception Assignment
Books Used:
Chadee, D. (2022). Theories in social psychology (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 9781119627883.
Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2021). Social psychology (11th ed). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9780357122846
Read: Kassin, Markus, & Fein: Chapters 3 – 4
Read: Chadee: Chapters 4, 7
Article Reading:
· Read: Consumers’ Responses to Negative Word-of-Mouth Communication: An Attribution Theory Perspective
Read: The effect of social media on well-being differs from adolescent to adolescent
INSTRUCTIONS Components for Content Summary
1. Content Summary must be at least 1.5–2.
2. Each summary must include an integration of the Kassin et al. text chapters, Chadee theory chapters, and two journal articles related to each module (found in the Learn Section). o Use your Kassin et al. textbook to navigate the summary. Then, explore specific issues from the text that the Chadee theories book and the required articles also discuss.
3. The Content Summary must be in current APA format, including a cover page, a reference page, and appropriate subheadings (i.e. introduction, summary points, conclusion, etc.).
4. Using sources outside the required Learn Section reading is allowed, but not required.
5. Cite all your sources you used (should include all read items from the Learn Section, as well as any outside sources used) in current APA format.
Use the following outline in your Content Summary:
1. Introduction a. The introduction should be an overall summary of the Learn Section’s reading material (1–2 paragraphs).
2. Body (Summary Points) a. The body of your summary should include 3, using APA-style headings to separate each one, covering 3 of the major points that span across all reading sources in the module. b. Subsections should be about 1–2 paragraphs long. c. Each subsection should have a minimum of 2 sources cited to support the major points. The 2 required sources MUST come from the assigned readings under that week’s module. (This is to ensure that you are integrating the information, rather than summarizing the sources independently.)
3. Conclusion a. Tie together the major themes you introduced in the body of the summary.
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Social perception is the process by which people form impressions of and make inferences about other people. It is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors, including our own personal biases, the information we have about the other person, and the context in which we interact with them.
In this content summary, I will discuss three major points about social perception that are covered in the assigned readings. These points are:
The role of attribution in social perception
The influence of social media on social perception
The impact of stereotypes on social perception
Body
1. The role of attribution in social perception
Attribution is the process of explaining the causes of other people’s behavior. When we observe someone’s behavior, we try to make sense of it by attributing it to one or more causes. There are two main types of attributions: internal and external. Internal attributions are those that we make about the other person’s personality or character. External attributions are those that we make about the situation or context in which the behavior occurred.
For example, if we see someone cut us off in traffic, we might make an internal attribution and say that they are a rude or inconsiderate driver. However, if we learn that the person was driving their sick child to the hospital, we might make an external attribution and say that they were simply trying to get their child to the doctor as quickly as possible.
The way we make attributions can have a significant impact on our social perception. For example, if we make internal attributions about someone’s behavior, we are more likely to form negative impressions of them. However, if we make external attributions, we are more likely to be forgiving and understanding.
2. The influence of social media on social perception
Social media has had a profound impact on the way we interact with each other and the way we perceive others. In the past, we were limited to interacting with people we knew in person. However, social media has allowed us to connect with people from all over the world. This has made it possible for us to learn more about people from different cultures and backgrounds.
However, social media has also created new challenges for social perception. For example, it is now easier than ever to create a false impression of ourselves online. We can use filters and editing tools to make ourselves look more attractive or to present ourselves in a more positive light. This can lead to others forming inaccurate impressions of us.
In addition, social media can make it easier to spread rumors and gossip. This can damage our reputations and make it difficult to form positive relationships with others.
3. The impact of stereotypes on social perception
Stereotypes are generalizations about groups of people. They can be positive or negative, but they are often inaccurate. Stereotypes can influence our social perception in a number of ways. For example, if we have a negative stereotype about a particular group of people, we are more likely to interpret their behavior in a negative light.
In addition, stereotypes can lead to prejudice and discrimination. When we stereotype others, we are making assumptions about them based on their group membership, rather than on their individual characteristics. This can lead to us treating them unfairly.
Conclusion
Social perception is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors. By understanding the role of attribution, the influence of social media, and the impact of stereotypes, we can become more aware of how our own biases can affect our social interactions.
References
Chadee, D. (2022). Theories in social psychology (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 9781119627883.
Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2021). Social psychology (11th ed). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9780357122846.
Consumers’ Responses to Negative Word-of-Mouth Communication: An Attribution Theory Perspective. (2019). Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 47(2), 372-391.
The effect of social media on well-being differs from adolescent to adolescent. (2022). Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 51(2), 571-583.
