INSTRUCTIONAL SCRIPT P.E.O.P.L.E.
S.S. ELECTIVE: PSYCHOLOGYACTIVITY
3: Body 1-Second Scene: Who society says I am.- FILMING
LOCATION: We’re here at the UW-Madison Department of Psychology (Brogden
Hall, 1202 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53706-1611), home to the largest major
in the College of Letters & Science.
Some students will go to graduate school and become the next generation
of psychological scientists and educators. Other psychology majors will choose
careers in other areas, such as business, medicine, law, education, and
counseling.
- Review
the semester-long project goal: You will use common topics from the Social
Studies Elective class Psychology to answer questions about the concept of
INDIVIDUALISM, and whether or not it really exists. Your final project can be a reflective
research essay, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ORGANIZED COMMUNICATION (song, movie,
play, simulated social media responses, etc.) – just as long as it answers all
areas outlined in the Activity 8-9 writing guide.
- Today’s
focus is on: investigating who society says you ARE. By the end of today’s activity, you should
have a clearer picture of who society – and the world of psychology – believe
you to be. And then, you will have the
opportunity to accept something new about yourself, confirm something your
already know, OR challenge society’s claim as untrue.
- When you
view the text, be sure to look for: read the introduction to unethical
psychology experiments, to give you a broader understanding of what is and is
not “ethically” permitted. Once
finished, you will need a computer to follow the link and complete the commonly
accepted Implicit Association Test used to reveal hidden racial bias. What did this test reveal about your
subconscious associations? Were you surprised? How much of that is due to society’s
influence upon you? Investigate that
question by reflecting upon this research, as well as using your own personal
experiences.
- The goal
is for you to be able to: better understand yourself and how society influences
our personal beliefs – even if we consciously disagree with those perceptions
from society.
- Remember, the tutor or PEOPLE staff person
working with you is a student just like you during social studies
enrichment. Work together to complete
the activity and place all work in the submission folder before leaving home
base.
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