| Assignment Number 21 Discussion/Writing Assignment Kilmartin Chapter 13 No man is an island: Men in relationship with others. (249-263) Jordan Chapter 12. At the helm. (249-262) |
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Name _____________________ Date due: 4-17-08 Psychology of Men 270 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D. |
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| Late papers. Unexcused late papers may be turned in for one-half credit for the written portion of the assignment. |
| Spacing. Papers must be typed, double spaced. |
| 8-1/2 X 11 paper. In order to make handling papers easy and to ensure that none are misplaced, all papers are expected to be 8-1/2 X 11 inches, stapled, and with no torn, spiral notebook edges. |
| Please staple the questions to your answers or write out the questions as well as the answers. Having the questions available in the small group will facilitate discussion. |
| 1. | In what ways does the lecture "The Story of Brain Development" inform us about how early experience affects brain development? (Lecture) | ||
| 2. | Define instrumental aggression. Give an example. (Lecture) | ||
| 3. | Dacher Keltner, a social psychologist at the University of California at Berkeley, pointed out a growing realization that power entails a paradox. What is that paradox? Explain. (Washington Post article) | ||
| 4. | Which of the differences between men's friendship style and women's friendship style have you observed or experienced. Please describe an example. (249-256) | ||
| 5. | Five (5) aspects of the masculine gender role inhibit the formation of intimate relationships between male friends. What are those five? Describe and explain each. (251-254) | ||
| 6. | What might be three (3) origins of male readiness to fall in love be? What do you think about this theory? Might it be of value as a cautionary note to men? Explain. (257) | ||
| 7. | How does Maccoby (1990) describe successful couples (heterosexual or gay)? What is your reaction to this theory? (258-259) | ||
| 8 | Several times in our readings, Vernon Jordan made the point that "personal relationships make all the difference in the world." What is your reaction to that? Describe a personal relationship outside of your family that has been helpful to you in choosing a college, a career, somewhere to work, somewhere to do volunteer work, or other career/educational/social justices. (e.g. J 253 and J 258) | ||
| 9. | Several times in our readings, Vernon Jordan delivered strongly, critical messages to organizations that the National Urban League needed for support. What did you think of Jordan's tactic? (e.g., J 249 and J 257 | ||