| Assignment Number 5 Discussion/Writing Assignment Aronson Chapter 5. (89-124) |
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Name _____________________ Date due: 9-16-08 Psychology/Criminal Justice 317 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D. |
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| 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. | According to the video "Connecting the dots of 9/11," what was the goal of the terrorists? Explain. How do you feel about that? (Transcript of the NOW video 9-10-04) | ||
| 2. | According to the video "Connecting the dots of 9/11," what motivated the terrorists? Explain. How do you feel about that? (Transcript of the NOW video 9-10-04) | ||
| 3. | How do you feel delay of gratification might be related to violence in the schools? What is your reaction to that theory and its application to the schools? (94-96) | ||
| 4. | How do you feel that the Boy Code might be related to violence in the schools? What is your reaction to that theory and its application to the schools? (96-99) | ||
| 5. | Describe how a Time magazine reporter seemed to be mocking the efforts of teachers to diffuse antagonism. What effect do you think that had? Do you think other news that is reported that diminishes good faith efforts to reduce conflict and rejection have the same effect? Explain. (118) | ||
| 6. | Sherif's Robbers' Cave experiment (Eagles and Rattlers) is a classic in psychology. Describe how Sherif created hostility and how he reduced hostility. What lesson is there about reducing conflict between groups? (119-122) | ||
| 7. | Aronson gave several examples of strategies that have been used successfully to teach about human emotions, how to deal with setbacks and interpersonal conflicts, recognizing emotions in others, resolving conflicts peacefully, teaching empathy, and helping students who are unpopular. Which one of these did you particularly like? Explain why. (105-117) | ||